Mark Strahle has been elected as Narrabri Shire Council’s newest councillor following the 2026 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election held last week.
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Posted inEnergy, NSW News
NSW Government says fuel companies have complied with directive as supply concerns persist
The NSW Government says fuel companies have complied with supply directives, but regional distributors report they are still receiving only limited allocations.
Posted inAwards, Moree
SpacePort Australia founder among nominees for national space awards
Moree’s Dr Gabrielle Caswell has been nominated across multiple categories in this year’s Australian Space Awards.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Record numbers set for TAS Rugby Carnival as new junior division added
A new under 10s competition has helped drive record participation at this year’s TAS Rugby Carnival, with 69 teams set to compete in Armidale later this month.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
High speed police pursuit in Tamworth
A high-speed chase tore through the quiet early hours of Saturday morning in Tamworth, as police pursued a driver already banned from the road until 2027.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local politics, NSW News
Country mayors launch ‘Invest in Us’ campaign calling for more federal funding
Regional mayors are calling for more federal funding, launching a new “Invest in Us” campaign to support local councils and services.
Posted inNational News
$6.15 billion fast-tracked to support Australian businesses
The Federal Government is fast-tracking $6.15 billion to support businesses, supply chains and manufacturing amid global disruption.
Posted inLocal News, New England Times Engage Poll
Regional panel survey launched to track how local views change over time
A new large-scale community survey designed to track how opinions shift over time has been launched across Northern NSW, using a research method more commonly seen in major national studies.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Volunteering
Community committees acknowledged for shaping local decisions
Residents interested in getting involved are being encouraged to keep an eye out for opportunities to join their local committee, as Glen Innes Severn Council looks to maintain strong community representation across the region.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Teenagers charged following counter terrorism investigation in Moree
Two teenage boys have been charged following an investigation by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT), with authorities stating there is no ongoing threat to the community.