Moree Plains Shire Council will bring Tourism Moree back in-house, approving six months’ interim funding while planning the transition.
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Posted inNarrabri
Man dies in three-vehicle crash west of Narrabri
A man has died after a three-vehicle crash on the Kamilaroi Highway, west of Narrabri.
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Tamworth student awarded Premier’s scholarship for military history tour of Greece
Calrossy Anglican College student Ella Gottke is one of 18 NSW students selected for the Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship, which includes a military history tour of Greece and Crete.
Posted inParenting and kids, Walcha
Discover winter at its best in Walcha
Walcha is turning up the cool this July, with WinterFest serving snow, markets, music and country warmth in equal measure.
Posted inBingara, Technology
Bingara residents advised of temporary Telstra mobile disruptions during scheduled maintenance
Bingara residents should expect brief Telstra mobile disruptions on Tuesday, 7 July, during essential maintenance.
Posted inLocal News
New England communities invited to support 1,000km charity run
Endurance athlete to bring Run Beyond Limits campaign through the region in support of Australians living with spinal cord injuries
Posted inUralla
Uralla Shire Council reduces councillor fees ahead of rates increase
Uralla Shire Council has cut councillor fees by 19 per cent to support residents facing higher rates.
Posted inUralla, Water
Uralla shire water restrictions eased to Level 1
Uralla Shire Council has eased water restrictions to Level 1 for the townships of Uralla and Bundarra following recent rainfall.
Posted inCrime, Local News
New England teenager among drink-driving detections during King’s Birthday road operation
A teenage P-plater from the New England region has been charged with a high-range drink-driving offence during NSW Police’s King’s Birthday long weekend road safety operation.
Posted inInverell, Parenting and kids
Inverell Mountain Bike track reopens after club reforms
The Inverell Mountain Bike Track has reopened after the local club reformed, securing a new licence agreement with council.