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.
Social issues and services
Posted inLocal 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, 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.
Posted inDisability, Local News
NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading customers about their consumer guarantee rights
NDIS registered provider of healthcare equipment, Aidacare, has admitted it likely made false or misleading representations to some customers about their consumer guarantee rights.
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services, Technology
Digital birth certificates rolled out for young people in NSW
Young people across NSW can now carry their birth certificate on their phone, with the state government launching a new Digital Birth Certificate in an Australian first.
Posted inAwards, Glen Innes, Youth
Glen Innes student wins Lions Youth of the Year zone final
A Glen Innes student has taken the next step towards national recognition after winning the Zone Final of the Lions Youth of the Year competition
Posted inCrime, Energy, Local News
Police flag fuel theft risk as diesel flows to regions
Police are warning farmers and rural landholders to be on alert for fuel theft as the federal government moves to release additional diesel supplies to ease shortages across regional Australia.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Armidale man charged for online hate crimes and Nazi symbol
An Armidale man has been charged with alleged hate crimes following an Australian Federal Police investigation into threatening and offensive material posted online.
Posted inAged Care, Gunnedah, Inverell
Slow progress as concerns raised around safety at McLean Care
Concerns are being raised about safety and care standards at McLean Care’s Inverell facilities as the organisation faces scrutiny over its future ownership and operations.
Posted inCrime, Woolbrook
No connection between campsite murders
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.