An Inverell man has been charged after allegedly threatening two residents with a firearm and later being arrested by police.
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Posted inDisability, Gunnedah, Sport and fitness events
Challenge swimming carnival returns to Gunnedah
More than 250 people will head to Gunnedah for a full day of racing, novelty events and community at the annual swim carnival for people with disabilities.
Posted inAgriculture, Cost of Living, North Coast
30 cents more on weekly shop to deliver $1m more for local farmers
Households will pay about 30 cents more a week for milk after Norco moved to increase what it pays local dairy farmers, delivering an estimated $1 million a month back into local communities.
Posted inDisability, Money, National News
Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral
State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Expos, conferences and meetings
Armidale forum to tackle end-of-life solar challenge
What happens to solar panels and other renewable infrastructure when they reach the end of their lifespan? A forum on May 4 will look at how we can recycle them locally.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Clubs dominate as record crowds flock to TAS Rugby Carnival
Record numbers turned out for the TAS Rugby Carnival in Armidale, with clubs dominating across the divisions.
Posted inLocal News
Mystery deepens over promised gun buyback as states refuse to sign on
The national gun buyback promised after the Bondi Beach massacre is yet to get off the ground, with states refusing to sign on and no clear path forward.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Inverell
New England venues bring Sydney Writers’ Festival to the region
Readers across the New England will again have front-row access to one of the country’s biggest literary events, as the 2026 Sydney Writers’ Festival comes to town.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Another high visibility operation in Tamworth
Police have charged eight people following a three-day high-visibility operation targeting crime around Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Thread Shed Armidale to open, building skills and community connections
A new community initiative aimed at tackling textile waste and strengthening local connections will officially open in Armidale this week.