Emergency foster carers will receive their first crisis payment increase in over 20 years, with support more than doubling to $200 per child.
Social issues and services
Posted inCrime, Moree
Moree health worker assaulted leaving work
A front line health worker has been assaulted while leaving work at Moree Hospital on Thursday night.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Teenagers charged following counter terrorism investigation in Moree
Two teenage boys have been charged following an investigation by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT), with authorities stating there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Youth
Youth programs key to safer communities, report finds
Glen Innes Severn Council is calling for more investment in youth programs after a regional safety report highlighted their importance.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Police blitz targets retail theft in Tamworth
Five people have been charged after a three-day police crackdown on shoplifting in Tamworth.
Posted inCommunity action, Glen Innes Severn Shire
Glen Innes locals wanted to join new community safety forum
Residents and business owners across the Glen Innes Severn Council area are being invited to help shape local safety priorities
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Off-duty officer injured in Moree robbery interception
An off-duty police officer is being praised after intervening in an alleged robbery at a Moree grocery store, despite being injured in the process.
Posted inCrime, Feature, NSW Politics
Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed under new NSW laws
New laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes will be introduced to Parliament today, as the NSW Government moves to crack down on dangerous riding behaviour across the state.
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Narrabri, Social issues and services
Mayor warns Narrabri risks being “ripped off” again without accurate Census count
Concerns that Narrabri Shire was undercounted in the last Census have prompted a renewed push from Mayor Darrell Tiemens to ensure every resident is counted in 2026.
Posted inAged Care, Feature, Inverell
McLean Care CEO moves to reassure community
McLean Care’s Acting CEO Jill Davidson has moved to reassure the Inverell community the organisation has a plan in place to stabilise operations, address compliance issues and ensure residents remain safe.