New England MP Barnaby Joyce blames the educational system for the hate and threats made by students against One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson at last week’s student protests. It follows protests around the country by students, organised by the National Union of...
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Appeal to Locate Boy Missing from Tamworth
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from the Tamworth area. Maxwell Hill, aged 13, was last seen at West Tamworth Thursday (13 August 2026.) Officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified on Tuesday (18 August 2026) and...
Local Bowlers Compete for State Flag
The Inverell RSM Bowling Club’s No 1 Pennant teams are off to play in the state playoffs this Friday in Yamba. The winners from 16 regions in NSW will be battling it out for the State Flag in the Open Gender Competition. The Teams will be skippered by Scott Hamilton,...
Police Warning: Lock It or Lose It
New England Police have issued a warning to Inverell residents to lock their homes and vehicles when unattended. It follows four incidents of steal from motor vehicle and one break and enter offence in Inverell over the weekend. It’s believed offenders often target...
More Arrested following Statewide Domestic Violence Operation
NSW Police have charged 732 people during a domestic violence operation that has for the first time expanded into the ACT. Operation Amarok 14 was held from Friday 14 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 2026 across the state, which focused on identifying domestic and...
Community College Northern Inland Student Selected as Adult Learners Week Ambassador
Community College Northern Inland (CCNI) student Tahnee Capon has been selected as one of Adult Learning Australia’s 2026 Adult Learners Week Ambassadors, recognising her inspiring learning journey and commitment to supporting others in her community. Tahnee, 36, is a...
NSW Moves to Shield Households from Data Centre Bills, Pollution
New expectations for NSW data centres to invest in renewable power sends the right signal to help protect households and businesses against the risk of rising power bills and climate pollution posed by a poorly managed data centre boom. With the NSW Government saying...
Teens Arrested After Break-ins and Vehicle Thefts
Two teenagers have been charged over a string of alleged aggravated break and enters and vehicle thefts in the state’s north on the weekend. About 5.30am Saturday 15 August 2026, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Boston Street,...
New England Northwest Tim Coates Recognised as Regional Hero
As Business NSW celebrates 200 years of representing and advocating for businesses across New South Wales, New England Northwest business and community leader Tim Coates has been recognised with a prestigious Service to the Region Award for his outstanding...


