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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...
A man has died following a single vehicle crash in the state’s New England region. About 11.45pm on Saturday (24 January 2026) police were called to Macintrye Road, Barraba – about 90km north of Tamworth – following reports a vehicle had left the road and crashed. The...
In Gwydir Shire, Ian and Angela Swan were both awarded Warialda's Citizens of the Year while Bingara's Citizens of the year were awarded to Catherine and Ian Egan. Glen Innes Severn Citizen was awarded to Narelle Peach while former Gum Flat Public and Macintyre High...
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...
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...
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...
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...