An Inverell man has been charged after allegedly threatening two residents with a firearm and later being arrested by police.
Social issues and services
Posted inDisability, Gunnedah, Sport and fitness events
Challenge swimming carnival returns to Gunnedah
More than 250 people will head to Gunnedah for a full day of racing, novelty events and community at the annual swim carnival for people with disabilities.
Posted inDisability, Federal Politics, Money, National News
Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral
State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Another high visibility operation in Tamworth
Police have charged eight people following a three-day high-visibility operation targeting crime around Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inSport, Tamworth, Youth
Tamworth ready to host NSW’s rising sporting stars this weekend
Tamworth will host about 1,000 of New South Wales’ top emerging athletes this weekend for the 2026 Regional Academy Games.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
When the RARA Rabbis come to town
Two young rabbis from Canada are travelling across the New England this week, bringing connection and support to local Jewish families.
Posted inGunnedah, Youth
Gunnedah Youth Expo to highlight career and study pathways
A free youth expo in Gunnedah later this month will connect young people with employers, educators and training providers, with a focus on career and study pathways.
Posted inLocal News, Mental Health, Youth
Young people turning to AI for mental health support, NSW Youth Week poll finds
Nearly one in three young people in NSW are using AI to support their mental health, as new polling highlights rising anxiety and cost-of-living pressures.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Domestic Violence, Glen Innes, Inverell
New England creative events to raise awareness of DV
A series of powerful community events will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.