In Gwydir Shire, Ian and Angela Swan were both awarded Warialda's Citizens of the Year while Bingara's Citizens of the year were awarded to Catherine and Ian Egan. Glen Innes Severn Citizen was awarded to Narelle Peach while former Gum Flat Public and Macintyre High...
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Fatal single-vehicle crash at Barraba
A man has died following a single vehicle crash in the state’s New England region. About 11.45pm on Saturday (24 January 2026) police were called to Macintrye Road, Barraba – about 90km north of Tamworth – following reports a vehicle had left the road and crashed. The...
Sisters Recognised for Work with Junior Rugby League
Tingha Tiger women have been acknowledged for their efforts in Australia Day awards last night at the Tingha Sport & Rec Club. Sisters Tabitha and Bridgette Jerrard have been jointly named Tingha’s Citizen of the Year in recognition for re-establishing junior...
Northern Tablelands Residents Receive Australia Day Honours
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has congratulated the region’s residents who were named on the Australia Day honours list for 2026. Armidale District Cricket Association president Mike Porter and Walcha artist Stephen King received a Medal of the Order...
Joyce Critical of Littleproud
Following the split of the federal coalition yesterday, New England MP Barnaby Joyce has criticised National Leader David Littleproud for abstaining in the hate laws vote on Tuesday. The Nationals abstained from voting in the lower house and opposed the bill when it...
Long Serving Stock Agent Calls Time at Saleyards
Tuesday marked the end of an era at the Inverell saleyards with prominent Inverell stock agent Phillip Frame conducting his last sale at the Inverell saleyards. Mr Frame called stumps on his 40 year career operating and selling livestock at the yards and also...
Man Charged Over Domestic Violence Offence after Police Operation at Black Mountain
A man has been charged over multiple domestic violence offences in the state’s west yesterday. In April 2025, officers attached to Western Region High Risk Domestic Violence Team commenced an investigation following reports of a domestic violence incident in the...
Police Target Speeding and Alcohol-Affected Drivers this Long Weekend
NSW Police will be focusing on preventing and detecting speeding and alcohol-affected drivers during the Australia Day long weekend. Police will be out in force during the Operation Australia Day from Friday 23 January to Monday 26 January 2026 targeting dangerous and...
Australia Day Activities Around the District
All is in readiness for Australia Day activities for Monday as Aussies prepare to celebrate what’s great about our country. Inverell Shire activities will centre on Victoria Park on Monday morning with celebrations kicking off at 7:30 with entertainment, the Awards...
