A man has been charged for allegedly being in possession of a large number of offensive images in the states north. About 2.30pm on Wednesday (5 February 2025), officers from New England Police District executed a search warrant at a home in Inverell where electronic...
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Early Bird Tickets on Sale for the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival
Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival, giving festivalgoers the chance to secure discounted weekend passes to this vibrant celebration of Celtic heritage. The festival will take place from 1 to 4 May 2025 at the Australian Standing...
Water Plans to Pull Plug on Farmers
Government plans to strip water from farmers will force many to pull the plug on food and fibre production, NSW Farmers has warned.As the state government prepares to finalise its water sharing plans in eight major rivers, NSW Farmers Water Taskforce Chair Richard...
Parents and Carers Asked to Consider All Angles Before Posting Back to School Photos Online
As children and young people across the country prepare to head back into the classroom, the AFP wants to help parents and carers keep children and young people safe when posting back-to-school photos online. The first day of the school year is an important milestone...
Farmers Can Now Save Twice by Swapping to Cost Saving Low Emissions Methods and Machinery
Farmers, agri-businesses and equipment purchasers are now eligible for discounted loans to help roll out a range of long-term cost savings initiatives that reduce emissions, thanks to a $300 million commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) supported...
Knife Incident at an Inverell Supermarket
A 29-year-old woman is believed to have been involved in a knife incident at an Inverell supermarket on Monday night. About 8pm, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a supermarket on Byron Street, following reports of a fight. Officers were...
Out-of-Date Medicare at Critical Point: Reform Needed to Meet Today’s Needs
The Australian Medical Association today launched its Modernise Medicare campaign, calling for reform to an out-of-date Medicare system to ensure Australian patients can get the care they need from their GP. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said Medicare — the...
$6 Million for Healthcare Worker Accommodation
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news $6 million will be invested in Armidale to attract and retain healthcare workers for the region. The new dwellings are part of the NSW Government’s Key Health Worker Accommodation Program aimed at...
More than 5000 Australian Victims Receive Text Warning Over Romance Scam
This is a joint media release between the AFP, National Anti-Scam Centre, Philippines Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission and National Bureau of Investigation Editor’s note: Text message screenshot, images from investigation, and audio grabs from...