A fast-moving bushfire at Hillgrove Village was quickly contained on Sunday, with protecting local residents the top priority.
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Posted inNational News, Politics
Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy
MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.
Posted inLocal News, Sport
Newcastle Permanent and Northern NSW Football renew community partnership
Young footballers across northern NSW will start the season with a free ball under a long-running community partnership.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Drivers fuel crackdown as ‘Bowser Busters’ expose price mismatches
NSW drivers are behind a surge in fuel enforcement, reporting discrepancies and helping regulators crack down on non-compliant service stations.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Domestic Violence, Glen Innes, Inverell
New England creative events to raise awareness of DV
A series of powerful community events will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
Returning Aussie great humbled by India’s boy wonder
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old sensation of Indian cricket, has taken Aussie Test ace Josh Hazlewood to the cleaners in another astonishing IPL knock.
Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah
World-renowned celtic guitarist Tony McManus to perform in Gunnedah
World-renowned Celtic guitarist Tony McManus will perform a rare Gunnedah concert with Andrew Clermont, offering a unique collaboration live audience.
Posted inHealth, Local News
From the Ground Up: New grant puts rural communities at the centre of health research
Australia is shifting health research, with a new NHMRC program funding rural-led projects and moving decision-making power beyond cities firmly.
Posted inAgribusiness, Local News
New England talent shines at Sydney Royal Easter Show
New England exhibitors have put the region in the spotlight, claiming major wins across youth, auctioneering, livestock, food, and craft competitions at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
Extra diesel not getting to New England as fuel tensions persist
Extra diesel is flowing into NSW, but not into the New England, with just 60,000L confirmed for the region while millions go elsewhere.