An Armidale man chased two alleged car thieves into a packed hospital emergency department, wrestled a knife away and made a citizen’s arrest, before police charged the pair over the break-in.
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Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Guyra
Graeme Sait to deliver four-day Nutrition Farming workshop in Guyra
Internationally recognised regenerative farming educator Graeme Sait will return to the New England in September for a four-day workshop in Guyra.
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Feature, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Long Read, Politics
The tax that built a black market
WEEKEND LONG READ: A federal tax has turned main streets into a battleground for organised crime, insurance hikes and arson. Canberra is still dismissing calls to cut the tobacco excise as a thought bubble.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Tamworth to lead the way as regional NSW’s first Special Entertainment Precinct trials begin
Tamworth will become regional NSW’s first centre to trial Special Entertainment Precincts, supporting live entertainment and the night-time economy.
Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows, Tenterfield
Food, wine and a touch of Peter Allen set for big Tenterfield weekend
Tenterfield is gearing up for one of its busiest weekends of the year, with a brand new Spring Food and Wine Festival joining forces with the Peter Allen Festival over the October long weekend.
Posted inTamworth
R.M.Williams announces partnership with Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association
R.M.Williams has partnered with the Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association, building on an 80-year connection with Australian rodeo and regional communities.
Posted inNarrabri, Parenting and kids
Narrabri fire control centre to open doors to community
The NSW Rural Fire Service will open the doors of the new Narrabri Fire Control Centre to the community this Saturday.
Posted inArmidale, Parenting and kids
Armidale partners with community groups to support local youth
Armidale Regional Council is partnering with local organisations to deliver youth-focused events and activities across the region.
Posted inArmidale, Training and courses
Cabbage, culture and craft beer: Armidale gears up for a day of fermentation
Armidale will play host to a full day of fermentation science, food and celebration when the first-ever Fermentation Festival is held on Saturday, 19 September.
Posted inUralla
Uralla calls for changes to disaster funding reform
Uralla Shire Council is calling for changes to proposed disaster funding reforms, warning they could leave regional councils facing greater financial uncertainty.