Telstra has confirmed upgrades to the Bolivia tower won’t fix Torrington’s black spots. Now the community is mapping exactly where coverage fails, and taking the evidence to the minister.
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Terrifying home invasion detail prompts phone action for Torrington
She has survived a terrifying home invasion, including watching her husband shoot their attacker to save their lives. Now 72 year old Di Blessing has turned to activist, kicking politicians into gear and getting the community together to fight for better phone service – with a previously unknown detail making the issue even more real.
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“A hero”: Premier praises Keith Blessing as Dianne is released from hospital
Keith Blessing has been hailed a hero by NSW Premier Chris Minns and his wife Dianne as the Torrington grandfather continues recovering in hospital after the terrifying home invasion that left them fighting for their lives.
Posted inCrime, Phones and internet, Torrington
Can’t call Triple-0: lack of services drives fear in Torrington
The terrifying alleged home invasion at Torrington has exposed a deeper crisis simmering across many New England communities: many residents simply cannot call for help.
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Fundraiser launched for Torrington couple after violent attack
A fundraiser has been launched to raise funds for Keith and Dianne Blessing, the victims of a violent home invasion in Torrington who defended themselves by shooting their attacker.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Torrington
Call for Castle Law as Torrington community comes together
The tiny Northern Tablelands community of Torrington will gather at the community hall at 11am this morning, as residents come to terms with a violent home invasion that has left an elderly couple fighting for their lives and reignited debate over “Castle Law” protections in New South Wales.
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Violent home invasion ends with intruder shot by resident
A couple in their 70s are fighting for life after a violent suspected home invasion at Torrington early this morning, during which they are believed to have tried to defend themselves against an armed intruder.