A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.
Social issues and services
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.
Posted inEntertainment, Social issues and services, Tamworth
Sound Sensitivity Stations a first at Tamworth Country Music Festival
For the first time, Sound Sensitivity Stations will be available at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, offering free earplugs to support people with sensory needs.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah
Welfare check ends in Gunnedah man shot by police
A man has died after being shot by police during a concern for welfare check on a rural property near Gunnedah, with a critical incident investigation now underway.
Posted inCrime, Federal Politics
Hate preachers to be targeted in tough new federal laws
Federal parliament will be recalled early to debate “the toughest hate laws Australia has ever seen” in the wake of the deadly Bondi terror attack.