The NSW Government has now responded to all 76 recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, transforming the state’s ability to prepare, respond and recover when bushfire strikes.
Emergency management
Posted inEmergency management, Narrabri
Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon recognised in 2025 RFS Youth Awards
Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon has been named Young Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 NSW RFS Youth Awards.
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
Plan to protect livestock during bushfire season
Local Land Services is urging farmers and animal owners to include livestock and pets in their bushfire planning.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Walcha
Driver ‘blacked out’ before hitting spectators at Walcha
More details continue to emerge following the tragic accident at Walcha, with the brother of the driver of the vehicle involved posting to social media that his brother blacked out before driving through the fence and into spectators at Walcha showground.
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 inAccidents and road closures, Walcha
Crash at Walcha injures thirteen, one critically
Thirteen people were injured at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally on Saturday evening after a demolition derby car ploughed into spectators at the Walcha Showground.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Baan Baa, Crime, Manilla
1 year old killed by a train at Baan Baa
In a busy night for local police, a 1 year old girl has died after being clipped by a train at Baan Baa, and a man in Manilla has been charged with firearm and drug offences.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Push for better roads to curb regional road toll
Investing in improved regional roads, not slowing down heavy vehicles. is the key to reducing the rising regional road toll, NSW Farmers has told a state parliamentary inquiry.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Local News
New grants to boost drought preparedness
FRRR & ARLF have launched a $36M program to help rural communities like Armidale, Glen Innes & Inverell build resilience before the next dry spell.
Posted inBundarra, Fire, What's on
Bundarra to host major RFS training exercise this weekend
Bundarra will host the New England District Exercise, a coordinated training event involving Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the region, this weekend.