Armidale, Tamworth and Moree will share in nearly $5 million to fund community-led programs targeting youth crime prevention.
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Posted inFeature, Glen Innes, Good News, Health
CT facility opens in Glen Innes after council land sale
A new CT scanning service has opened in Glen Innes, with council backing credited for bringing the region’s first local diagnostic imaging facility to life.
Posted inFeature, Glen Innes, Water
Glen Innes enters Level 3 water restrictions as demand stays high
Glen Innes has been placed under Level 3 water restrictions as falling levels at the Beardy Weir and persistently high demand tighten pressure on the town’s supply.
Posted inFeature, Fire, Narrabri
Narrabri’s boost to emergency services on track
A $13.1 million fire control centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, set to boost emergency response and coordination across north-west NSW.
Posted inFeature, Inverell
Telstra to upgrade coverage in Inverell
Telstra will upgrade its Inverell base station from 30 April, with temporary outages as it boosts 4G and 5G capacity.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, Feature
Climate concern rising in regional Australia, poll finds
Climate concern is rising in regional Australia, with most residents backing renewables and blaming energy companies for high power bills.
Posted inEnergy, Feature, Federal Politics, Local News
Coalition pledges to double fuel reserves with $800m storage plan
The Coalition wants to double Australia’s fuel reserves and build new storage, arguing the current crisis has exposed major gaps.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Be the hope our community needs: Support the Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army is urging New England North West residents to support the Red Shield Appeal amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
Posted inFeature, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Shire Council accepts GM resignation, appoints acting head
Tenterfield Shire Council has accepted the resignation of its general manager, with a leadership transition set for June.
Posted inCommunity development, Feature, Inverell, Local politics
Council considers sale of Sporties carpark land in Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is considering selling land used as the Sporties carpark in Inverell, but the proposal is still in early stages.