Four people have been charged with drugs and weapons offences following a search warrant in the state’s New England region. In August 2026, Western Region Operations Support Group commenced an investigation into drug supply and firearms related offences in the...
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Appeal for Information After Vehicle Theft, Attempted Carjacking, Police Cars Damagedin Tamworth
Police are appealing for assistance from the public after a string of incidents in the state’s north last week. Officers attached to Oxley Police District have commenced an investigation after several incidents in the Tamworth area on the evening of Wednesday 26...
Man Charged with Aggravated Break and Enter in Narrabri
A man has been charged following an alleged aggravated break and enter in the state’s North West Slopes region yesterday. Officers attached to Oxley Police District were called to Violet Street, Narrabri, responding to reports the resident – a man in his 30s – had...
Man charged, machete seized after pursuit in Tamworth
A man has been charged following a police pursuit in the state’s north this morning. Officer attached to Oxley Police District were patrolling in West Tamworth about 3.10am today (Friday 28 August 2026), when they saw a sedan allegedly being driven erratically and at...
Saints and Swans Reacquaint for AFL Northwest Major Semi
The Inverell Saints have the chance to host this year's AFL Northwest Grand Final for a third successive year when they host the Tamworth Swans in tomorrow's Major Semi Final against the Tamworth Swans. Saints Men's Coach Hayden Chappel says the boys have been...
Raptor Squad Charge Five People, Seize 26 Firearms Following High Visibility Operation Targeting Bandidos OMCG
Raptor Squad has charged five people and seized 26 firearms, 2,500 rounds of ammunition and illicit drugs during a high-visibility operation targeting the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) across the Oxley and New England Police Districts. The three-day operation...
Inverell F.C to Try and Keep Minor Premiership Hopes Alive
Inverell F.C are back on the road to Tamworth tomorrow to face North Companions in the second last round of the Northern Inland Premier League. Sitting in 2nd spot on the ladder, Inverell F.C have won their last three games and will be looking to keep in touch with...
New Provider for McLean Care
McLean Care will have a new provider taking over next week with aged care organisation the RESPECT Group coming in from Tuesday. A new service provider had been sought after McLean Care advised in February its intention to transition its business, citing a range of...
Lions and Bulls to Play for Central North Supremacy
The Quirindi Lions are looking for back-to-back premierships when they host the Moree Bulls in a repeat of last year’s Central North Rugby Grand Final. The Lions upset the bulls in the major semi a fortnight ago and go in favorites but the Bulls are coming off a...
