Two fatal incidents at campsites across the New England in the past week are not connected, police say, despite a number of striking similarities between the cases.
Social issues and services
Posted inCrime, Woolbrook
Another killing in New England campground
One man has died, and another is in custody following an alleged stabbing at a campsite at Woolbrook
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Ebor
Accused Little Styx axe murderer denied bail
The man accused of murder at the Little Styx River campsite has been refused bail, as police allege he killed a fellow camper with an axe during a violent altercation at the remote spot on Point Lookout Road.
Posted inCrime, Ebor
Man dead after assault at campground near Ebor
A man has been arrested following the death of another man after an alleged assault at a campground near Ebor in the early hours of Monday morning.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah
Last chance to sign petition for 24 hour policing in Gunnedah
A last push is underway to bolster support for a petition calling for 24-hour policing in Gunnedah, with just weeks remaining before it closes.
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tamworth
Veterans take issues to RSL NSW on Listening Tour in region
Veterans in the New England and North West will take important issues to RSL NSW when the Listening Tour visits Tamworth and Inverell on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
Posted inPublic Transport, Recreation, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services, Youth
Minimum e-bike age plan aimed at safer streets in New England and across NSW
The NSW Government is moving to introduce a minimum age for e-bike riders and adopt tougher European safety standards, in reforms set to affect families and young riders across the New England.
Posted inAged Care, Business, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell
Calls for better communication and transparency around McLean Care
The shock and concern following the announcement that Inverell based McLean Care would be exiting the aged care business continue to ripple through the community, with calls for greater transparency and more information.
Posted inCrime, Moree, NSW Politics
Australian-first crime fighting drone trial takes flight in Moree
An Australian-first drone trial underway in Moree is helping frontline police prevent, disrupt and respond to crime in the community.
Posted inCommunity action, Local News, New England Electorate
Joyce party switch triggers resurgence of Voices
A renewed community movement is taking shape across the New England electorate, with Voices of New England officially regrouping and committing to strengthening active democracy in the lead up to the 2028 Federal Election.