Updated: a 75 year old man died, and a 30 year old man and 5 year old girl remain in hospital after a crash on Guyra Road.
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RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inAnimals, NSW News
New laws target vet workforce, regional services
A shake-up of NSW’s 20-year-old veterinary laws will register vet nurses for the first time and formally recognise mobile vets and telehealth, changes relevant to farmers and pet owners across regional NSW.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics and councils
Davis, Sparkes, survive Scott challenge in Glen Innes
David Scott put his name forward for both mayor and deputy mayor at Glen Innes Severn Council, and lost both, as Margot Davis and Carol Sparks retained the top jobs in for the next two years. Jen Philp takes over as deputy mayor in Uralla.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Inverell Shire, Local politics and councils, Tenterfield Shire
No challengers as three councils return mayors and deputies unopposed
Three New England councils, six elections, not a single challenger. But in Glen Innes, a councillor who came last in 2024 wants the mayor’s chair, and he’s interviewed himself about it.
Posted inAgriculture, Money
Federal lender urges New England farmers to seek help early as conditions dry out
As seasonal conditions worsen across the New England, the federal farm lender behind $3.83 billion in loans has a message: don’t wait for a drought declaration to ask for help.
Posted inEmergency management, Mental Health
Hero to zero: rural emergency workers’ heavy burden
Rural first responders face added mental health risks due to isolation, hero worship, misogyny, judgement and expectations to be stoic, research has found.
Posted inNational News, Phones and internet
Senate report demands Triple Zero overhaul
A year-long Senate inquiry has delivered its verdict on Australia’s Triple Zero failures, from nationalising the service to a text-based emergency option. Here’s what’s recommended.
Posted inBusiness, Gunnedah, What's on
Gunnedah businesses invited to connect and grow
Free workshops, a business breakfast and an AI crash course. Gunnedah’s small businesses have a packed month ahead as Small Business Month kicks off in October.
Posted inBendemeer, Moonbi, Roads and Infrastructure
Changed traffic conditions to three New England Highway sites
Major roadworks are happening on the New England Highway at Blandford, Moonbi and Bendemeer.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Legal, Mole River
Confusion as man accused of Mole River decapitation won’t talk
A mental health order for the Mole River murder accused lasted only minutes in court, before they realised the charge was too serious for it to be an option.