New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he’s concerned that freedom of speech is under threat in Australia following the passage of new hate laws in parliament on Tuesday. Mr Joyce was one of seven lower house members to vote against the anti-hate laws after the government...
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National Day of Mourning Today
Today, the community are being invited to participate in the National Day of Mourning to honour the victims and all those impacted by last month’s Bondi Beach terrorist attack. National institutions in Canberra, as well as NSW will be illuminated as a symbol of light...
Police Search for Wanted People
New England Police District have asked for the public’s assistance in locating several people wanted on warrants in the region. An arrest warrant has been issued for 25-year-old Richard Boney wanted for assault and robbery related matters who frequents the Armidale...
Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called out to a property at Llangothlin , north of Guyra yesterday morning following a motorcycle accident. At around 11:30, the chopper was tasked to treat a man who had multiple injuries in the accident. NSW Ambulance paramedics and...
MP’S Demand Immediate Action on Waterfall Way
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and Member for the Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan are demanding the NSW Labor Government commit to a clear, coordinated plan to fix the repeated disruptions on Waterfall Way. Waterfall Way is a major route which connects the Northern...
AAMI Research Highlights Concern about Children Riding e-bikes and e-scooters to School
•More than half of drivers believe kids should not use e-bikes or e-scooters for the school commute.•39 per cent believe electric powered devices should not be allowed in school zones at all.•Aussie drivers admit to still doing the wrong thing behind the wheel – with...
Mobile Coverage in Bingara to be Disrupted Next Week
Communications giant Telstra have advised they'll soon be conducting maintenance on its mobile site that services Bingara next week. The work will result in a reduction in Telstra mobile coverage in Bingara for short periods between the 29th and 30th of January....
Gwydir Landmarks Undergo Significant Upgrades
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was pleased to see huge progress on NSW Government projects across the Gwydir Shire. Mr Moylan met with Gwydir Shire Council mayor Tiff Galvin to inspect the projects at the Roxy Theatre, Riverbank, and The Living...
Good noms for Deepwater
51 nominations have been received for the annual Deepwater Cup Race meeting this Saturday. The Deepwater Cup has 10 nominations with local trainers Todd Payne and Ridge Wilson having runners engaged. Payne has two runners, Takemine and Shamedy while Wilson will have...
