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...
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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Out-of-Date Medicare at Critical Point: Reform Needed to Meet Today’s Needs
The Australian Medical Association today launched its Modernise Medicare campaign, calling for reform to an out-of-date Medicare system to ensure Australian patients can get the care they need from their GP.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...
15-year-old boy Charged, Stolen Sportscar Recovered
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after two cars were stolen from homes in Armidale this morning. Officers attached to New England Police District have been told two women, aged 28 and 29, were asleep in their home in Armidale shortly before 3am (Sunday 2 February...
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...
Police Target Road & Water Users Over Australia Day Weekend
Police were out in force on the road and water in Inverell, Ashford and surroundings areas during the Australia Day long weekend. New England Police District, assisted by the Dog Unit and Peel Highway Patrol, patrolled Copeton and Pindari Dams and surrounding roadways...
Fatal Crash at Goondiwindi
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal motorbike crash at Goondiwindi today, January 30. At approximately 9:45am emergency services were called to Riverton Road at Watsons Crossing following reports a motorbike had crashed. The rider of the motorbike, a...
Fire fighters Continue to Battle Upper Bingara Road Fire
Firefighters continue efforts to contain the Upper Bingara Road Fire, which began on 26th January due to a lightning strike. The fire is burning in remote terrain and remains at ‘Advice’ level, currently classified as ‘Being Controlled’. To date, the fire has burnt...