From today, NSW gun licences are capped at two years, not five. The toughest firearms reforms in a generation are now in effect — here’s what has changed.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inCrime, Moree
Two 13-year-olds charged after alleged assault and theft in Moree
Two 13-year-old boys have faced court after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing from a vehicle in Moree over the weekend.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Rugby Union
Four TAS players earn NSW Schools selection for national championships
Four The Armidale School rugby players have earned NSW Schools selection, with Oscar Saunders securing a surprise place in NSW I.
Posted inEnvironment, NSW News
Pilliga at centre of decade-long push to save Australia’s vanishing mammals
Bilbies, numbats and bandicoots are breeding again in NSW after more than a century of local extinction — and the Pilliga is one of the sites making it happen.
Posted inCrime, Inverell
Teen charged over alleged Inverell break and enter
A 16-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged aggravated break and enter at a home in Inverell, where police allege a safe, cash and household items were stolen.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Teen charged after knife threats on Tamworth’s main street
A teenage man allegedly chased a man with a knife along Peel Street before threatening hotel security in the early hours of Sunday morning. He’s now in custody on nine charges.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW farmers need urgent action on China beef tariffs
NSW Liberals and Nationals are urging the State Government to press Canberra for action after China’s new beef tariff hit exporters.
Posted inQuirindi
Sale of Quirindi gym site to secure future of fitness services
Liverpool Plains Shire Council has sold the Quirindi gym site to local buyers, securing the continuation of fitness services following a competitive expression of interest process.
Posted inLocal News
Greyhound racing campaign highlights industry reforms
Greyhound Racing NSW has launched a campaign highlighting industry reforms and welfare improvements while countering what it says is misinformation.
Posted inUralla
Have your say on Uralla Shire’s future growth
Uralla Shire Council is inviting the community to help shape future growth by providing feedback on its draft strategy.