As farming families across Australia continue to battle natural disasters, rising costs and financial hardship, Australians are being urged to register, donate and throw on a flanno this August in support of Farm Angels' annual Flanno for a Farmer campaign. The...
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Busy Week Back in State Parliament for Moylan
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has had a busy week first week back in state parliament last week. Mr Moylan spoke about the Bingara Bush Bash, Paramedic Peter Higgins on his 40 years of service, Guyra’s Thriftmas in July, the Bingara Orange Festival, 50...
James Ends with a Top 10 Finish at Lismore Junior Open
An Inverell golfer has finished with a top 10 result at the Lismore Junior Open played on Sunday. 12-year-old James Davis, competing against kids aged 18 years, finished the tournament tied for 7th place from a field of 33, 8 shots off the eventual leader. James’...
Census Night: A Snapshot of Australia
In the Census, every answer matters. It’s important that we have accurate Census data to help plan for Australia’s future. The Census is compulsory under the Census and Statistics Act 1905. Everyone in Australia on Tuesday 11 August 2026, including Norfolk...
Speed Shear Raises Money for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The annual Sapphire Speed Shear was held under sunny skies at the Royal Hotel on Saturday. Winners on the day included Bella Thompson in the novice event, Billy Reagan in the Intermediate section, senior event was taken out by Jayden Aramonnona, Hemi Power claimed the...
Cyclist Dies Following Collision with Bus Near Armidale
A male cyclist has died after being struck by a bus in the state’s New England region last week. About 7.30am Monday 3 August 2026, emergency services were called to Old Gostwyck Road, Dangarsleigh, approximately 10km south of Armidale, following reports of a crash....
Man Charged After Domestic Violence Incident at Pallamallawa
A man has faced court over an alleged aggravated break and enter and DV incident in the state’s north on the weekend. About 1.45pm Saturday 8 August 2026, officers attached to New England Police District were notified of an alleged domestic violence incident occurring...
Local Ag Students Achieve Magnificent Results at Brisbane’s EKKA
MacIntyre High and Holy Trinity School’s Ag Show Teams performed well at the EKKA in Brisbane last week achieving some magnificent results. Holy Trinity school placed 1st in the Junior Led Steer (Class 17) category and picked up the Reserve Champion in the Junior Led...
Man Charged Over Alleged Aggravated Break and Enters in Glen Innes
Update A 29-year-old man arrested on Sunday following 3-day police operation at Yetman has also been charged with several alleged aggravated break and enters in Glen Innes. Zane Walker is alleged to have been involved in incidents at a unit in Grieve Lane and a...


