“You can absolutely bet I will not go.” Barnaby Joyce denies One Nation are homophobic, but won’t say if he backs Mardi Gras, only saying he won’t be there and he doesn’t have an opinion.
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Posted inGunnedah, Roads and Infrastructure
AgQuip 2026 to bring increased traffic to Gunnedah
Motorists are advised to expect increased traffic in and around Gunnedah next week during the annual AgQuip 2026 field days.
Posted inEnergy, NSW News
Data centres forced to pay their own way under reforms
Fast-tracked data centres will have to comply with standards on water and energy that the state government says are needed to protect local communities.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News, Sport
Funding to prevent violence through Aboriginal sport
A $625,000 fund is open to Aboriginal groups across NSW running sport programs aimed at preventing family and sexual violence, with applications closing in October.
Posted inTamworth, Uralla
Million-selling New England author Bronnie Ware launches first novel
New England author Bronnie Ware, whose non-fiction books have sold more than one million copies, is turning her hand to fiction with the release of her first novel, Kookaburra.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Washing machine swap scheme back for round three
Snapped up in a week, twice. A subsidised washing machine exchange is back for round three, with 6000 machines up for grabs at just $250 each.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Changed traffic conditions for Tamworth
Motorists can expect changed traffic conditions on several roads near Tamworth from Monday 17 August as utility investigation work gets underway.
Posted inMoree
Moree Plains unveils Freedom Ride Blue Plaque
Moree’s role in the landmark 1965 Freedom Ride has been recognised with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at Memorial Hall.
Posted inLocal News, NSW News, Social issues and services
NSW gun buyback announced amid state and federal repeal push, black market warning
NSW is first to sign onto the national gun buyback after the Chanukah terrorist attack. Local MP Jamie Chaffey and Shooters Union Australia say the scheme is unfair, unworkable and will fuel a black market.
Posted inLocal News, Rugby Union
Big scores mark round 17 of New England Rugby Union
Armidale Blues and Tamworth Magpies piled on the points in a high-scoring round 17 of the New England Rugby Union competition.