A woman has been charged after allegedly driving with a high-range blood alcohol level almost five times the legal limit before a crash that left a man seriously injured near Tamworth.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inCrime, Inverell
Inverell man charged after alleged firearm threats
An Inverell man has been charged after allegedly threatening two residents with a firearm and later being arrested by police.
Posted inDisability, Gunnedah, Sport and fitness events
Challenge swimming carnival returns to Gunnedah
More than 250 people will head to Gunnedah for a full day of racing, novelty events and community at the annual swim carnival for people with disabilities.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Clubs dominate as record crowds flock to TAS Rugby Carnival
Record numbers turned out for the TAS Rugby Carnival in Armidale, with clubs dominating across the divisions.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Another high visibility operation in Tamworth
Police have charged eight people following a three-day high-visibility operation targeting crime around Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes Severn Council welcomes illicit tobacco crackdown
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis has welcomed a recent multi-agency operation targeting illegal products in the local community, following raids on stores in Armidale and Glen Innes.
Posted inGunnedah, Moree
NSW country mayors honoured as patrons
The Country Mayors Association of NSW has named three former chairmen as patrons, recognising their leadership and contribution to regional councils.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
New era for New England Rugby as 2026 season kicks off
New England Rugby’s 2026 season kicks off with Barraba’s debut and Dorrigo’s historic women’s first, signalling competition growth across region.
Posted inEducation, Indigenous, Narrabri
Narrabri Shire Libraries launches Community Story Circle program
Narrabri Shire Libraries will launch a four-week program uniting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents through storytelling, cultural exchange and community connections.
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Parenting and kids
Gunnedah set to shine as Show weekend arrives
Gunnedah prepares for a vibrant show weekend, with community spirit, agriculture, entertainment and tradition on display across three days locally.