The “Back the Blue — Not the Bike” petition was launched by Tanya Penfold and argues that current laws leave police with limited options to stop riders of stolen, unregistered and uninsured vehicles who flee from officers and endanger the public.
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Posted inLocal News, What's on
Nutrien and FRRR launch $250,000 grants program for rural communities
Nutrien and FRRR have launched a $250,000 grants program, offering up to $5,000 to support rural and regional community projects nationwide.
Posted inGlen Innes, Seniors, What's on
Glen Innes event highlighted as NSW Seniors Festival grants open for 2027
Community organisations and councils, including those in the Glen Innes region, are being encouraged to apply for funding under the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events
Armidale community to unite for Vinnies NSW Community Sleepout
Armidale residents will sleep outdoors on 28 August to raise funds supporting local homelessness, housing hardship services statewide.
Posted inArmidale, Consultations and feedback, Regional Development
ARC ducks questions about City Vitality Plan
“The world’s most expensive bollard” – the Draft Armidale City Centre Vitality Plan is now open for comment, but Council is not keen on answering questions about it, and Coupland admits his position is that traffic would not be returned to the mall.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Review
ADMS brings a deliciously wicked Rocky Horror to life
REVIEW: It’s astounding… just how good the latest production from the Armidale Drama and Musical Society is.
Posted inAgribusiness, Tamworth, What's on
Tamworth event to tackle the succession conversation farming families avoid
A one-day event at Goonoo Goonoo Station near Tamworth will help farming families and their advisers navigate one of the hardest conversations in agriculture: how to pass on the family farm without breaking the business or the family.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
One week until Tamworth’s 26th Hats Off To Country Festival
Cooler weather, hotter lineup. Tamworth’s 26th Hats Off To Country kicks off 10 July with Amber Lawrence, Brendan Radford, The Bushwackers and more than 50 events across the city.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree, Sport and fitness events
Go rowing in Moree this weekend
Newcomers and former rowers alike are being invited to hit the water at the Moree Water Ski Park this weekend, with the free Come and Try Rowing Weekend backed by new funding from Moree Plains Shire Council.
Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows, Narrabri Shire
A weekend of fire, iron and community: Eulah Creek’s big event returns
A beloved fixture on the north-west calendar is gearing up for its 28th year, with the Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery Day and Cast Iron Chef Weekend set to draw crowds to Beulah Park Hall once again.