The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women has brought a major focus to government investment and community action this year, with both state and federal governments announcing significant funding aimed at preventing violence
Social issues and services
Posted inGood News, Local News, Youth
PCYC to do more to support local young people
The Police Citizens Youth Club will expand its work across the regions, with the Minns Government announcing a major funding boost to support programs that are already changing young lives across New South Wales.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Anderson welcomes crime funding
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed a $23 million package to tackle youth crime, announced in Tamworth yesterday by Premier Chris Minns after months of advocacy from the local […]
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Baan Baa, Crime, Manilla
1 year old killed by a train at Baan Baa
In a busy night for local police, a 1 year old girl has died after being clipped by a train at Baan Baa, and a man in Manilla has been charged with firearm and drug offences.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth, Youth
Premier in Tamworth today to announce more youth crime funding
Premier Chris Minns is visiting Tamworth today to announce a $23 million investment aimed at tackling youth crime and improving safety in regional New South Wales.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services, Youth
Headspace launches new hobby groups to help young people connect
Headspace Armidale is inviting young people aged 12 to 25 to get creative, social, and inspired through a new series of hobby and connection groups launching in November.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Inverell, Youth
Have your say on youth strategy for Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is calling on residents to have their say on the Draft 2025–2030 Inverell Youth Strategy and Action Plan, now on public exhibition.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Seven charged in two day police operation in Tamworth
Seven people have been charged during a high-visibility police operation in Tamworth.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Youth
Narrabri young leader shines in national competition
Caitlin Evans of Narrabri will join five other winners from other Australian states and territories at Country to Canberra’s Power Trip
Posted inBoggabri, Narrabri Shire, Social issues and services
Call for better access at Boggabri Memorial Swimming Pool
A local community campaign is calling for improved accessibility at the Boggabri Memorial Swimming Pool, with residents rallying behind a new online petition urging Narrabri Shire Council to take immediate action.