Police are investigating a series of break-ins, vehicle thefts and an alleged kidnapping across Tamworth early Monday.
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Posted inCrime, Federal Politics, National News
Chaffey urges tobacco excise cut to break black market’s grip on New England
Parkes MP Jamie Chaffey says a 30 per cent rise in tobacco use proves Labor’s approach has failed, as he pushes an 80 per cent excise cut to smash the New England North West’s black market.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics and councils
Glen Innes Severn Council to consider response to state performance order
Glen Innes Severn Council faces a make-or-break meeting this week, as councillors decide how to respond to a state order over financial management failures dating back to 2022.
Posted inGrants and funding, Liverpool Plains Shire
Community grants open across Liverpool Plains
Liverpool Plains Shire Council is calling on local community groups and organisations to apply for grants of up to $2,000 to help bring community projects to life.
Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, Gunnedah
Gunnedah students encouraged to apply for 2027 scholarships
Gunnedah students aged under 25 can now apply for financial support to pursue further education or training in 2027.
Posted inFire, Local News
Northern Tablelands RFS volunteers honoured for 1,700 years of service
Almost 70 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers have been honoured for more than 1,700 years of combined service at ceremonies across the Northern Tablelands.
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, NSW News, Social issues and services, Workers and Unions
SafeWork puts Moree Plains on notice over psychosocial risk
Moree Plains Shire Council has moved quickly to comply with a SafeWork improvement notice, as the State Government moves to give courts new powers to protect workers from abuse.
Posted inEducation, Health, National News
Pharmacists take on bigger role as GP shortages bite
GP shortages are pushing pharmacists into new territory – but we’re running out of pharmacists too. A new course and scholarship from CSU is aimed to help address that.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Traffic changes for George Fielder Bridge works in Tamworth
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are being advised of changed traffic conditions at the George Fielder Bridge in Tamworth as essential maintenance gets underway.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Science and Research
UNE joins global push for affordable weight-loss pill
Armidale researchers are chasing a cheaper, room-temperature alternative to costly weight-loss jabs, in a project that could also help protect eyesight damaged by obesity.