Moree’s role in the landmark 1965 Freedom Ride has been recognised with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at Memorial Hall.
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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.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
PLC Armidale crowned champion at NSW Merino Wether Challenge
PLC Armidale students have taken top honours at the 2026 NSW Merino Wether Challenge in Dubbo, winning both statewide and regional titles.
Posted inBooks, Deepwater, Guyra, What's on
Guyra author debut book a memoir on the courage to stop pretending
A Guyra author is set to launch her debut memoir at Deepwater’s Makers Shed, a raw and unexpectedly funny book about the moment “the mask drops”.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Local politics and councils, Long Read, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Water
No water, no REZ: how Armidale is using the REZ as leverage to fix a decade-old problem
WEEKEND LONG READ: There’s an $800m price tag on getting water security for Armidale and Uralla, and ratepayers don’t have it Now the state wants a $24 billion energy zone built here, and Mayor Sam Coupland is using that need as leverage: no water, no REZ.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Gunnedah
Golden entertainment on the cards at The Civic
Live music and family fun will take centre stage at The Civic Theatre Gunnedah, with two shows set to entertain audiences in August and September.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Tamworth to host Aboriginal business leaders as NSW builds economic ‘Foundations of Tomorrow’
Aboriginal business leaders will gather in Tamworth next month to explore new opportunities for growth, government procurement and investment.
Posted inTamworth
Tamworth’s Tim Coates recognised for lifetime of regional service
Tamworth business leader Tim Coates has been recognised for more than 40 years of service to the region, receiving a prestigious Business NSW award.
Posted inFire, Warialda
Hazard Reduction Burn to reduce bushfire risk near Warialda
A 50-hectare hazard reduction burn will be carried out south of Warialda on 15 and 16 August as part of ongoing efforts to reduce bushfire risk across the district.