Tamworth Pride has scrapped its Fair Day and After Party after funding fell through, joining a growing list of regional pride events forced to cancel this year.
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RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Fire, Local News
Bush Fire Danger Period starts across the region
Seven New England North West council areas start their Bush Fire Danger Period today. Here’s what it means for permits, and how to get your property ready.
Posted inEmergency management, Glen Innes Severn Shire
Hazard reduction burn in Guy Fawkes River National Park
A 2,000 hectare hazard reduction burn is planned for Guy Fawkes River National Park this week. Here’s what locals need to know about closures and smoke.
Posted inFeature, Fundraiser, Inverell
Buy a badge this Legacy Week
Inverell Legacy needs volunteers, donors and badge-buyers this week, as the charity marks its biggest eligibility shake-up in 100 years.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Moree drone trial extended for two years
Moree’s Australian-first police drone trial has proven such a hit with locals that the government is extending it for two more years, and eyeing a rollout to other regional towns.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Emergency management, Feature, National News, NSW News
Bird flu funding boost branded thin
A $145 million bird flu funding boost has been branded “deeply unserious” by conservationists, as the virus reaches a dolphin for the first time and NSW rolls out a native bird vaccine trial.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Social issues and services
Census stumble in New England North West blamed on apparent staffing failure
Fears are rising that the Census rollout has been a “disaster”, with forms undelivered and almost no local advertising. The ABS won’t confirm reports of a staffing bungle behind it, but locals are asking: can the data be trusted?
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Long Read, Moree Plains Shire, Politics
Three strikes and still not out: the weak council rules unable to deal with populist politicians
They run the same playbook as Pauline Hanson and Donald Trump: turn every sanction into persecution. Inside the NSW rules that still can’t make badly behaved councillors stop.
Posted inLocal politics
Moree Plains council releases confidential pool report, but reveals nothing new
Moree Plains Shire Council released the confidential report behind its pool decision – but it didn’t reveal anything the community didn’t already know.
Posted inArmidale, Barraba, Feature, Health, Housing, NSW Politics
Barraba pushes for health worker housing amid regional drive
Barraba says it’s missing out on health worker housing while Armidale gets a $200 million upgrade. The local MP wants that to change.