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Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has congratulated the region’s residents who were named on the Australia Day honours list for 2026. Armidale District Cricket Association president Mike Porter and Walcha artist Stephen King received a Medal of the Order...
The racing roads lead to Deepwater tomorrow for the 161st running of the Deepwater Cup. The volunteer committee expects one of the largest crowds for many years coinciding with the Australia Day long weekend, and marquee spaces along the outside running rail have been...
A man has been charged over multiple domestic violence offences in the state’s west yesterday. In April 2025, officers attached to Western Region High Risk Domestic Violence Team commenced an investigation following reports of a domestic violence incident in the...
Following the split of the federal coalition yesterday, New England MP Barnaby Joyce has criticised National Leader David Littleproud for abstaining in the hate laws vote on Tuesday. The Nationals abstained from voting in the lower house and opposed the bill when it...
NSW Police will be focusing on preventing and detecting speeding and alcohol-affected drivers during the Australia Day long weekend. Police will be out in force during the Operation Australia Day from Friday 23 January to Monday 26 January 2026 targeting dangerous and...
Tuesday marked the end of an era at the Inverell saleyards with prominent Inverell stock agent Phillip Frame conducting his last sale at the Inverell saleyards. Mr Frame called stumps on his 40 year career operating and selling livestock at the yards and also...
All is in readiness for Australia Day activities for Monday as Aussies prepare to celebrate what’s great about our country. Inverell Shire activities will centre on Victoria Park on Monday morning with celebrations kicking off at 7:30 with entertainment, the Awards...
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...
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...