Nearly 900 bank branches gone, 4,000 jobs lost. And they say the decline of regional banking is far from over.
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Posted inBendemeer, Feature, Sport
Master craftsman Bendemeer’s Hazlewood puts on an IPL clinic
Australian pace maestro Josh Hazlewood has delivered his most supreme performance of the IPL season, his four wickets spearheading another RCB win.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Tamworth
Tamworth project backed in $6.4m community grants program
Tamworth health services will expand under a $6.4 million NSW community grants round.
Posted inBoggabri, Feature, Health
Doctors’ housing to boost Boggabri
Boggabri will gain two new homes for doctors after councillors approved the relocation of housing to address the town’s ongoing need for medical accommodation.
Posted inArts, Feature, Gunnedah, What's on
Leading classical musicians to perform in lead up to Mothers Day
World-class classical music is coming to Gunnedah, with two leading performers taking the stage for a Mother’s Day treat.
Posted inFeature, Inverell, Money
Draft council plans open for community input
Residents are invited to have their say on council’s future plans, with key documents now on public exhibition.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Transport and Freight
Major reforms proposed to strengthen rural freight sector and boost productivity
The livestock transport industry is pushing for national reforms to cut red tape, boost workforce capacity and improve freight efficiency.
Posted inFeature, Narrabri
Drug concerns framed as growing community challenge in Narrabri Shire
Councillors have raised concerns about illegal drug use in Narrabri Shire, warning of growing impacts on young people, families and services.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Feature
Police pursuit comes dangerously close to Anzac Day service
A police pursuit has ended with a 22-year-old woman charged, after an allegedly stolen vehicle was chased just metres from Anzac Day commemorations.
Posted inFeature, Moree
Community benefit at heart as Moree Memorial Hall reopens on ANZAC Day
Moree’s War Memorial Hall has reopened on ANZAC Day, offering a revitalised space for the community to gather, connect and commemorate.