Women who have suffered sexual and domestic violence in Walcha have felt discouraged from reporting abuse at night because the local police station does not operate around the clock, and they feared Tamworth officers could not intervene quickly enough.
Crime
Posted inCrime, Inverell
Police appeal for information after pursuit in Inverell
New England Police District are appealing for information following a pursuit in Inverell on Wednesday afternoon, February 12. About 3.10pm, officers attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 […]
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Breaking the Indigenous family violence cycle in New England
An indigenous men’s behaviour change program in the New England region could be the missing piece of the puzzle to put the brakes on a domestic violence scourge, but a funding shortfall is robbing families the chance to heal and reunite.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
‘Ripped from us’ – the scourge of rampant domestic violence across New England
The domestic violence rate in the New England is more than double the state average, and the systemic drivers and obstacles to safety are much harder to contend with
Posted inCrime, Moree
Minns in Moree again to announce more funding for reducing crime
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Youth Justice Jihad Dib are heading west today to announce more funding for programs in Moree as it continues working to address youth crime and to strengthen community safety.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Tenterfield
Healing and recovery projects for DFSV victim-survivors in Glen Innes and Tenterfield
Two new programs based in Glen Innes and Tenterfield will provide critical support for victim-survivors on their path to healing.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Gunnedah man charged with alleged murder of two-year-old boy in South Tamworth
A man has been remanded in custody charged with murder after the death of a child at Tamworth earlier this month.
Posted inCrime
Parents and carers asked to consider all angles before posting back to school photos online
The AFP wants to help parents and carers keep children and young people safe when posting back-to-school photos online.
Posted inCrime, Moree, Tamworth
Police urge residents to lock up with a spree of aggravated break and enters across the New England
New England Police District are warning residents to lock up and be vigilant with a spree of aggravated break and enters across the New England, particularly in Moree and Tamworth.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Thieves can’t stop Christmas lunch at Armidale Uniting Church
Volunteers and community members have rallied to ensure the annual Christmas Lunch at Armidale’s Uniting Church is still a success today after thieves broke in and stole food.