A Tamworth youth diversion pilot is coming, backed by $8.4 million, as new figures show violent youth offending up 20 per cent and the major parties clash over how tough the response should be.
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RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inLocal politics and councils, Moree Plains Shire
Pearse, Tighe returned unopposed in Moree Plains
Moree Plains has its leadership locked in for another two years, with Mayor Susannah Pearse and Deputy Mayor Wayne Tighe both returned unopposed. Next week, four more New England councils go to a mayoral vote.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, What's on
Gunnedah gallery to honour late artist
Gunnedah’s creative community is invited to honour late artist Alex Bayliss with a new men’s exhibition at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, opening next month in tribute to his life and work.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Local politics and councils, Narrabri Shire
Fuller returned in Gunnedah as Tiemens unopposed in Narrabri
Councillors in Gunnedah and Narrabri have selected their leadership teams for the next two years, but the neighbouring councils took markedly different paths to their results.
Posted inLegal, NSW Politics, Social issues and services
Gun debate gagged, motion to disallow buyback fails
A motion to scrap the state’s gun buyback failed after debate was gagged, with the mover accusing government MPs of not understanding firearms and warning the laws will push voters to far-right parties.
Posted inEducation, NSW Politics
Screen time caps coming to NSW schools
NSW public schools will cap daily screen time from next year, after new research found teenagers spending up to seven hours a day on devices and literacy results going backwards.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Local politics and councils
Youth takes the helm at Liverpool Plains
At 38, Charlie Simkin is Liverpool Plains Shire Council’s new mayor. He’s flagged waste, housing and infrastructure as priorities for the next two years, working alongside new Deputy Mayor Jason Allan.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Immigration, Workers and Unions
Cotton industry calls for visa clarity
Cotton growers are being warned visa uncertainty could hit the seasonal workforce needed for picking and ginning, as industry leaders demand answers from Canberra.
Posted inEducation, Federal Politics, Good News, Workers and Unions
Free qualifications on offer for tradies
Up to 6,000 experienced tradies could get a free, faster pathway to formal qualifications, as a new national training program launches first in NSW.
Posted inAFL, Gunnedah, Inverell
Stunning day at Varley Oval for cracker AFL grand finals
Inverell turned the tables on the Tamworth Swans to claim the Regional Australia Bank Cup, while Gunnedah overcame a determined home side in the women’s decider during the AFL North West grand finals at Varley Oval on Saturday.