A mental health order for the Mole River murder accused lasted only minutes in court, before they realised the charge was too serious for it to be an option.
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Posted inBoggabilla, Crime, Feature
Man critically injured in Boggabilla stabbing
A man, 20, is fighting for life after a stabbing at a Boggabilla home. Police have set up a crime scene and want anyone with information to come forward.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Gunnedah Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire
Volunteer grants boost Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri groups
Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri and Wee Waa groups are among 42 organisations sharing in $62,966 of Volunteer Grants funding across the electorate of Parkes, with grants of up to $2,733 going to local clubs.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Travel
Regional airports ‘not working well’, peak body warns Senate
Exorbitant fares, late cancellations and airports running at a loss. Regional Capitals Australia has told a Senate inquiry the system is broken, and it wants a $200 million fix.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Feature, Local News
Farmers welcome confidence rebound, but new cost pressures loom
Farmer confidence is bouncing back, but rising fuel and fertiliser costs, diesel security fears and a backpacker visa freeze could put that recovery at risk.
Posted inFeature, Indigenous, NSW Politics
Crown land reforms pass NSW Parliament after land rights fight
NSW Parliament has passed sweeping Crown land reforms, but only after last minute amendments to address Aboriginal land council concerns over 44,000 unresolved land claims.
Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Feature, Mole River
Man charged with murder after body found at Mole River
A man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found at a fire-damaged Mole River property following a reported domestic violence incident.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Sport
PLC Armidale hockey teams crowned IGSA champions
PLC Armidale’s senior and junior hockey teams have been crowned 2026 IGSA champions after impressive Grand Final victories in Sydney.
Posted inFeature, Tamworth
RFS urges communities to prepare for bushfire season
Communities are being urged to prepare their homes and families for the bushfire season, with local Rural Fire Service brigades hosting Get Ready Weekend events.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Feature, Federal Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Nationals slam Federal road toll data
882 lives lost on Australian roads so far this year. The federal Coalition says it is the worst result since governments vowed to halve the road toll, and Labor still has no plan to replace.