Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children has been launched
Social issues and services
Posted inAged Care, Business, Feature, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell
Inverell’s McLean Care quits aged care, CEO quits McLean
McLean Care is looking to transition its six aged care facilities, including those in Inverell, Guyra and Gunnedah, as well as homecare and other aged care services, to new owners.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Grants and funding, Youth
Huge funding boost for Glen Innes’ Youth Booth
More than $665,000 in NSW Government funding will strengthen youth services and Aboriginal early childhood support in Glen Innes
Posted inFederal Politics, National News, Social issues and services
Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs “drive division”
A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.
Posted inBusiness, Federal Politics, Local News, Social issues and services
Barnaby wants people to drink more in pubs
As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Investigation, Local festivals and shows, Social issues and services
Everyday action creating lasting change
At the core of Armidale’s sustainable heart is the collaborative community around the Sustainable Living Armidale organisation.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Investigation, Local festivals and shows, Social issues and services
The Black Gully Festival: sustainability you can feel
Each year, the Black Gully Creek Reserve behind the New England Regional Art Museum fills with music, colour and conversation in a festival that brings sustainability to life. Read part 2 of our special investigation.
Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Legal, NSW Politics
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Environment, Investigation, Social issues and services
Armidale: The story that doesn’t fit the stereotype
New England is often seen as sceptical of climate change, but Armidale has a rich history of caring for the environment dating back over half a century. Read part 1 of our special investigation.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Fears for violence on Australia Day
The community is being urged to come together respectfully over the Australia Day long weekend following the circulation of propaganda encouraging violence against minorities.