Keith Blessing has been hailed a hero by NSW Premier Chris Minns and his wife Dianne as the Torrington grandfather continues recovering in hospital after the terrifying home invasion that left them fighting for their lives.
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Posted inCrime, Phones and internet, Torrington
Can’t call Triple-0: lack of services drives fear in Torrington
The terrifying alleged home invasion at Torrington has exposed a deeper crisis simmering across many New England communities: many residents simply cannot call for help.
Posted inCrime, Fundraiser, Torrington
Fundraiser launched for Torrington couple after violent attack
A fundraiser has been launched to raise funds for Keith and Dianne Blessing, the victims of a violent home invasion in Torrington who defended themselves by shooting their attacker.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Torrington
Call for Castle Law as Torrington community comes together
The tiny Northern Tablelands community of Torrington will gather at the community hall at 11am this morning, as residents come to terms with a violent home invasion that has left an elderly couple fighting for their lives and reignited debate over “Castle Law” protections in New South Wales.
Posted inCrime, Torrington
Violent home invasion ends with intruder shot by resident
A couple in their 70s are fighting for life after a violent suspected home invasion at Torrington early this morning, during which they are believed to have tried to defend themselves against an armed intruder.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale
B-Double crashed into Armidale viaduct
There was quite a scene after a B-Double with a load of cement crashed into the Armidale viaduct.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics, Money, Uralla Shire
Glen Innes, Uralla rate rises approved
IPART has approved major rate rises for Glen Innes Severn and Uralla Shire councils, with both citing infrastructure costs, underfunding and long-term financial sustainability pressures.
Posted inArmidale, Health
New England ‘ideal place’ to demonstrate One Health in action
The New England region has been described as an ideal place to demonstrate One Health, linking the health of people, animals and the environment, at a thought-provoking event in Armidale.
Posted inNorth Coast, Roads and Infrastructure
$30 million boost for key Bellingen detour roads after Waterfall Way closure
Summervilles and Gordonville roads will receive a $30 million upgrade after becoming critical detour routes during the Waterfall Way closure earlier this year.
Posted inGeneral News
Heavy rain continues across the region, Newell cut
With over three inches in the gauge at Pallamallawa yesterday and more overnight, the region is enjoying a much needed drink, but the Newell Highway remains closed.