A man has died after a single-vehicle crash in the New England region overnight.
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Posted inArts, Feature, Kootingal
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton named semi-finalist in national singing competition
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Pair charged after alleged $1m illicit tobacco seizure near Moree
Two men have been charged after police allegedly uncovered more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco during an early morning vehicle stop near Moree.
Posted inAgriculture, Blackville
Blackville grower named finalist in national cotton awards
Blackville grower Bruce Mennie has been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian cotton industry awards.
Posted inParenting and kids, Tenterfield
Community flies high at Tenterfield Fire-Fly Fete
Almost 3000 people attended Tenterfield’s Fire-Fly Fete on Saturday, celebrating aviation and community spirit.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes
Award-winning dog photographer bringing national charity project to New England
Award-winning dog photographer Kerry Martin is bringing her national charity photography project to New England this month.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Never miss a beat this Heart Week
Armidale residents are being urged to prioritise their heart health this Heart Week, with a local walking group inviting the community to step out and get active.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Health
CT facility opens in Glen Innes after council land sale
A new CT scanning service has opened in Glen Innes, with council backing credited for bringing the region’s first local diagnostic imaging facility to life.
Posted inFire, Narrabri
Narrabri’s boost to emergency services on track
A $13.1 million fire control centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, set to boost emergency response and coordination across north-west NSW.
Posted inBoggabri, Health
Doctors’ housing to boost Boggabri
Boggabri will gain two new homes for doctors after councillors approved the relocation of housing to address the town’s ongoing need for medical accommodation.