The domestic violence rate in the New England is more than double the state average, and the systemic drivers and obstacles to safety are much harder to contend with
Social issues and services
Posted inCrime, Moree
Minns in Moree again to announce more funding for reducing crime
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Youth Justice Jihad Dib are heading west today to announce more funding for programs in Moree as it continues working to address youth crime and to strengthen community safety.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Tenterfield
Healing and recovery projects for DFSV victim-survivors in Glen Innes and Tenterfield
Two new programs based in Glen Innes and Tenterfield will provide critical support for victim-survivors on their path to healing.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Gunnedah man charged with alleged murder of two-year-old boy in South Tamworth
A man has been remanded in custody charged with murder after the death of a child at Tamworth earlier this month.
Posted inAged Care, Business, Glen Innes
New England Care opens storefront in Glen Innes to serve community better
After 35 years spent working from a home office, Gavin and Lea McCarty’s home care business New England Care has stretched its legs and opened a bricks and mortar storefront in the heart of Glen Innes
Posted inCrime
Parents and carers asked to consider all angles before posting back to school photos online
The AFP wants to help parents and carers keep children and young people safe when posting back-to-school photos online.
Posted inFederal Politics, Refugees
Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules
Australia remains responsible for the arbitrary detention of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore processing facilities in Nauru, a UN committee has ruled.
Posted inCrime, Moree, Tamworth
Police urge residents to lock up with a spree of aggravated break and enters across the New England
New England Police District are warning residents to lock up and be vigilant with a spree of aggravated break and enters across the New England, particularly in Moree and Tamworth.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Thieves can’t stop Christmas lunch at Armidale Uniting Church
Volunteers and community members have rallied to ensure the annual Christmas Lunch at Armidale’s Uniting Church is still a success today after thieves broke in and stole food.
Posted inHealth, Investigation, Social issues and services
The search for innovative solutions to the time old problem of staffing in health care
Healthcare in New England is at breaking point. And there aren’t any silver bullets to fix it. In this part of our health care investigation, we look at the perpetual problem of staffing.