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Be active to keep your kids safe online

by Kate BrownMay 26, 2023

Parents are being asked to step and take an active role in their children’s online lives with the help of former Child Abuse Detective and Specialist Child Interviewer, Kristi McVee.

Crime

Guyra man sentenced for online child abuse offences

by New England Times News DeskMay 25, 2023

A Guyra man was sentenced to two years and ten months’ imprisonment this week (22 May 2023) by Tamworth Local Court for child abuse-related offences. The 39 year old man […]

Crime, NSW Politics

Marshall pushes for more police

by New England Times News DeskMay 25, 2023

Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has taken his call for more police boots on the ground in the region direct to the Minister for Police Yasmin Catley, during a meeting in State Parliament.

Crime

18 year old volunteer fire fighter charged with breaking in to Tamworth RFS

by New England Times News DeskMay 22, 2023

An 18 year old volunteer firefighter has been charged following a series of break-ins to RFS stations in Tamworth, Duri and Loomberah last year.

Domestic Violence, Housing

New Taskforce to look into better housing outcomes for Domestic Violence Victim-Survivors

by Lia EdwardsMay 21, 2023

The NSW Government is looking to expand the Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper program to include access for victim survivors of domestic and family violence.

Crime, Inverell

Community take action to calm rising youth crime frustration

by Lauren MarerMay 12, 2023

Inverell community members are being warned against vigilante behaviour at a public forum which has been organised to help address youth crime in the town.

Crime, Moree

Moree meeting discusses local crime concerns

by Lia EdwardsMay 4, 2023

A roundtable meeting convened in Moree brought together senior local Police and council leaders to discuss the concerns of the community around crime.