Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low but millions of Australians – including New Englanders – have been warned to prepare for dangerous conditions including flash flooding, heavy rain and intense winds.
New England Times Newsdesk with AAP
Posted inEmergency management, Weather
Northern NSW centre stage for TC Alfred
A major capital city and coastal communities in two states have been warned to prepare homes for a tropical cyclone and days of wild weather.
Posted inGood News, Tamworth
Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights
Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras. A sea of fluorescent colour, glittering floats and eye-capturing […]
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
NSW toughens bail laws again as jails reach breaking point
The number of young people locked up in NSW jails has spiked as more juveniles are refused bail after a controversial legislative crackdown and tougher rulings from judges. There were […]
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Polling points to Coalition win but independents likely to decide the election
Labor has a mountain to climb to prevent Peter Dutton from forming government at the next election, with polling predicting outer suburbs of Sydney to change hands.
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous, Social issues and services
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the “dire” reality for Indigenous children.
Posted inAgriculture
Industry shoots down calls to axe native logging
The local logging sector has hit back at claims native logging can be replaced, arguing the environmental impacts of the practice are overstated.
Posted inMental Health, NSW Politics
Mental Health patients abandoned as psychiatrists quit
The NSW Government is being accused of abandoning mental health patients by failing to meet pay demands to retain psychiatrists.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says
Making it cheaper to see a doctor is expected to feature prominently in Labor’s election pitch, with voters due to head to the polls by May at the latest.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Sport
Hazlewood: Absent, but still Brett Lee’s pick
Bendemeer fast bowler Josh Hazelwood may be missing from the pitch this summer but according to Brett Lee he is still a top pick.