Two men faced court yesterday after more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco was allegedly seized in the state’s north yesterday morning. Officers attached to New England Police District were conducting patrols in the Moree area about 2.15am on...
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Welcome Rain Arrives in the Region
Good rainfall around the region of around 25-50 mls has been warmly welcomed by local residents and landholders. Big falls reported to STA FM yesterday occurred south of Inverell with 52mm received on the Bingara Rd at Bundarra, 50mm at Howell/Stanborough area, and...
Chopper Called to Transfer Man after Farm Accident
A man has been airlifted to Tamworth after being seriously injured in a farm accident near Warialda on Monday morning. Around 8:45am, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a property south of Warialda to treat a man, aged in his 40s, It’s...
Strengthening Non-Urban Water Metering Rules to Improve Compliance
The NSW Government is inviting stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of reforms to the state’s non-urban metering framework aimed at improving compliance and ensuring licensed water take is accurately measured and reported. The proposed changes to the Water...
Man Facing Stalking Charges Refused Bail
A man facing several stalking charges in Uralla has been refused bail in Armidale Local Court, with the Judge determining the man would not attend future court proceedings The Northern Daily Leader reports Stephen Ronald Hollis is alleged to have been behind the wheel...
Guyra Bowling Club Advances to State Final
Guyra Bowling Club are celebrating being the Northwest champions after taking out the Grade 5 Region Open Pennant Playoffs at South Tamworth over the weekend. Guyra had a strong win over Walgett and then scrapped through against West Tamworth in a thrilling final...
Man Charged with Alleged Attempted Robbery in Moree
A man has been charged following an alleged attempted robbery in the state’s north at the weekend. Officers attached to New England Police District were informed of an attempted robbery at a park on Alice Street, Moree, about 3pm on Saturday 16 May 2026. Police were...
First $60 million in Community Benefits Unlocked by the New England Renewable Energy Zone
New England and Upper Hunter communities will share in an initial $60 million investment to deliver local infrastructure, services and employment opportunities as part of the New England Renewable Energy Zone. The Minns Labor Government is making the funding available...
New Admin Building Opened in Bingara
Last Friday marked a proud milestone for the Gwydir community with the official opening of the new Bingara Administration Building. Guests heard from Mayor, Tiffany Galvin and General Manager, Leeah Daley, who reflected on the vision, resilience and commitment that...
