Three teenagers involved in the fatal hit and run on Tuesday morning that claimed the life of a Narrabri motorcyclist near Gunnedah have been their bail refused after fronting Tamworth Children’s court yesterday. The 14-year-old boys face a combined 25 charges after...
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Man charged with outstanding warrants
A man has been charged with multiple offences as part of Operation Candle. Operation Candle is a New England Police District operation which commenced on Sunday, 1 December 2024 and targets domestic violence offenders with outstanding warrants for their arrest. A...
Bundarra Showgrounds Gets a Boost Ahead of Annual Show
With the annual Bundarra Show only just days away, attendees will notice a fresh look thanks to a $368,866 grant used to put the finishing touches on the showground’s new facilities. The showground has undergone numerous renovations in the last four years and the...
AMA Launches New Survey to Improve Rural Healthcare in Australia
Doctors working in regional, rural and remote Australia have an opportunity to help shape rural healthcare policies by taking part in the Australian Medical Association’s latest Rural Health Issues Survey. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen has urged all doctors...
NSW Government Has No Plans to Reopen Rail Line
There is now no apparent impediment to the New England region moving forward with a transformative project: the construction of the New England Rail Trail. The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC asked a question on notice about the future use of the Great Northern Railway...
Be Fair with Farming Facts
Australian families deserve to know the real facts about farming, agricultural leaders have warned as misinformation on emissions produced by livestock continues to circulate. NSW Farmers’ Board member Oscar Pearse said the latest Future Now exhibit at the Australian...
One million Safe Drivers Rewarded with a Demerit Point Removed
One million drivers who remained offence-free on the road over the past 12 months are being rewarded for their contribution to safety with a demerit point scrubbed from their licence. The results of the second year of the Minns Labor Government’s demerit point return...
Three Teens Arrested After Motorcyclists Dies
A critical incident investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died following a pursuit with a stolen vehicle in the state’s north today. About 7.15am, (Tuesday 28 January 2025), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Isuzu D-Max...
Tragic Escalation of Youth Crime Crisis
The NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to take strong and immediate action to help regional communities being gripped by youth crime, after a tragic escalation of the crisis. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said he is deeply disturbed by an...