The funerals for the 15 lives lost at Bondi Beach last Sunday have begun, while memorials and gatherings are held across the world, including a public gathering in Armidale this Saturday, and the community begins to heal.
RK Crosby with AAP
Posted inCrime, National News
Bondi terror: 16 dead, including child, in mass shooting
A child is one of at least 16 people killed in a terrorist attack at one of the world’s most famous beaches.
Posted inCrime, National News, News
Death toll up to 12 as Jews targeted by shooters at Chanukah festival
At least 12 people are dead and many others injured after gunmen opened fire at a crowd at Bondi Beach, in scenes of terror and disbelief.
Posted inFederal Politics, Tamworth
Nationals membership surges after Barnaby’s departure
Both the Nationals and One Nation are using the defection of Barnaby Joyce to boost membership, as the former Nationals MP defends his party leader’s history of inflammatory racial rhetoric.
Posted inPolitics, Weather
$96.5m BOMB: new BOM website cost 20 times more than originally claimed
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is leading a chorus of criticism this morning after it was revealed the near-universally loathed new Bureau of Meteorology website cost taxpayers $96.5 million, rather than the $4 million it originally claimed.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Tourism, Walcha
Future of Walcha Motorcycle Rally to be “reassessed”
The future of the popular Walcha Motorcyle Rally may be in doubt following a “freak accident” that saw a demolition derby car drive into spectators, injuring 13 people.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Liberals follow Nationals in scrapping net zero
The Liberals have dumped its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 ahead of talks with the Nationals to form the opposition’s final climate policy.
Posted inEntertainment, National News, Obituary, Tamworth
Broadcaster John Laws remembered as man of immense influence and mate
A towering figure on Australian radio, John Laws died peacefully at home at age 90.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
“Going well? It wasn’t”: Joyce confirms he has not joined One Nation
Joyce has made his first public comments since the weekend’s email to members, saying he has not joined One Nation and urging all to ‘take it down a step’
Posted inArmidale, What's on
Double joy for local Catholics
The Catholic community across the New England has experienced a rare and uplifting week of celebration, marked by two historic moments — the ordination of a new Bishop in Armidale and the selection of a new Pope in Rome.