With the rapid acceleration of digital weaponisation, the use of fake images being distributed online, and cyber-bullying, Kids Helpline is calling for the community to use Safer Internet Day on February 11 to focus on the importance of ongoing education for all,...
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Woman Escapes Serious Injury After Accident
Emergency crews were called out to a single vehicle accident south of Ashford on the Graman Rd yesterday morning. A woman in her teens was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s critical care medical team for a shoulder injury...
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...
MOYLAN: More Money is Not the Answer to Fixing Youth Crime
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan believes injecting more money into Moree is not going to solve issues with youth crime across regional NSW. The NSW Government today announced a further $2 million to be spent in Moree, adding to the $13.4 million put...
Man Charged Over Offensive Images
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...
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...
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...
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...