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Posted inCrime, Tamworth

West Tamworth man charged with child exploitation offences

blankby New England Times News Desk6 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Tamworth man for allegedly paying for and streaming the live abuse of children overseas under Strike Force Trawler.

Posted inFeature, Good News, Inverell, Youth

Inverell Youth Advisory Council plans huge 2026

blankby Lia Edwards1 day agoDecember 8, 2025

The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has wrapped up a whirlwind year, presenting its annual report to Council and signalling that 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting.

Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Social issues and services

Boost to paediatric allied health workforce set to reduce wait times across NSW

blankby Penelope Shaw6 days agoDecember 4, 2025

Children and families across New South Wales are set to benefit from significantly improved access to essential health services, following the recruitment of 32 new paediatric allied health professionals under the Minns Labor Government’s $17.9 million investment.

Posted inGeneral News, Good News, Social issues and services

Community urged to donate to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 3, 2025December 4, 2025

As the donation period draws to a close, The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent, and Greater Bank are encouraging the community to support their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal and help share the spirit of the season.

Posted inArmidale, Domestic Violence, Social issues and services

Armidale community stands together for The Clothesline Project

blankby Penelope ShawDecember 3, 2025December 6, 2025

As part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, Women’s Shelter Armidale is inviting the community to come together for The Clothesline Project, a free and powerful awareness event taking place in the Armidale Mall on Wednesday 10 December from 11am to 2pm.

Posted inArmidale, Disability, Narrabri, Tamworth

Communities invited to celebrate IDPwD 2025

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 1, 2025December 6, 2025

Communities across the New England region are gearing up to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) this Wednesday, with a fantastic line-up of events

Posted inArmidale, Disability, Good News, Social issues and services

Regional voices take centre stage at Armidale’s Disability Summit and Awards

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Armidale will place inclusion, accessibility, and community leadership firmly in the spotlight this December as The Ascent Group prepares to host two major back-to-back events: the Armidale Disability Summit during the day, followed by the Inclusion in Action Disability Awards that evening.

Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Federal Politics, NSW Politics, Women

Big investment in DV services on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

blankby Kath JacobsNovember 25, 2025November 28, 2025

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

Posted inGood News, Local News, Youth

PCYC to do more to support local young people

blankby Kath JacobsNovember 19, 2025November 23, 2025

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

blankby Lia EdwardsNovember 8, 2025November 15, 2025

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 […]

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