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Posted inCrime, Feature, National News, News

Death toll up to 12 as Jews targeted by shooters at Chanukah festival

by RK Crosby with AAP2 hours agoDecember 14, 2025

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 inFeature, Federal Politics, Tamworth

‘Some hurt in this’: Joyce won’t be Hanson’s deputy

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP6 days agoDecember 9, 2025

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has formalised his defection from the Nationals to One Nation, but he won’t serve as Pauline Hanson’s deputy.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Feature, Good News

Lyāmbay Dancers Shine Bright on Local and National Stages

blankby New England Times News Desk6 days agoDecember 9, 2025

Armidale’s Lyāmbay Aboriginal Dance Group has capped off an extraordinary year, dazzling audiences from Armidale to Sydney with their passion, commitment, and cultural pride.

Posted inArts, Feature, Tamworth

Mini Gather & Trade brings local Aboriginal art to Carols in the Park

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025

This year’s Baiada Carols in the Park in Tamworth is set to shine even brighter, with Arts North West confirming it will host a special Mini Gather & Trade pop-up stall celebrating Aboriginal creativity from across the New England North West.

Posted inFeature, Good News, Inverell, Youth

Inverell Youth Advisory Council plans huge 2026

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025

The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has wrapped up a whirlwind year, presenting its annual report to Council and signalling that 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting.

Posted inFeature, NSW Politics, Parenting and kids, Technology

NSW joins High Court battle to protect kids online

blankby AAPDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025

NSW has joined South Australia to defend Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s against a High Court challenge brought by several plaintiffs.

Posted inFeature, Gunnedah, Tourism

Gunnedah’s treasured cultural icon to be restored

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 8, 2025December 4, 2025

Restoration work on Gunnedah Shire’s award-winning Rainbow Serpent Water Feature will begin in the new year.

Posted inFeature, Health, NSW Politics

More voices added to call for better rural health

blankby Kath JacobsDecember 8, 2025December 11, 2025

Calls for urgent, practical reform of rural healthcare have intensified this past week, with the Country Mayor’s Association formally backing the Better Care, Closer to Home Alliance push for a new Rural Health Action Plan

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