Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging more young people to join its Youth Consultative Council and Youth Working Group to shape local initiatives.
Social issues and services
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tamworth, What's on
Centacare invites Tamworth to celebrate 25 years of walking together
A free community celebration is coming to Fitzroy Plaza on Wednesday, 25 June, as Centacare marks 25 years of supporting individuals, families and communities across the New England region.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Police seek witnesses after nail gun attack on Tamworth man
A man was shot in the face, chest and hands with a nail gun during a robbery in Tamworth on Saturday night. Police want to hear from anyone with information or footage.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Teenager charged after police pursuit in Moree
A 14-year-old boy has faced court after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through Moree on Saturday.
Posted inFundraiser, Social issues and services
Caring for community: art sale backs local end-of-life project
An Armidale not-for-profit is inviting the community to browse more than 130 donated artworks this weekend, raising funds for a service that supports local families through some of life’s most difficult moments.
Posted inCrime, Guyra, Quirindi
Guyra, Quirindi stabbings latest in a series across New England
A stabbing in Guyra on Sunday, and another in Quirindi on Monday, are the latest in a series of violent knife crimes to shock the New England.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Business, Community action
From open homes to open hearts: Professionals Armidale’s community BBQ making a difference
A real estate agency might not be the first place you’d expect to find a community fundraising program, but Professionals Armidale is quietly becoming as well known for its local giving as it is for selling homes.
Posted inCrime, General News, Phones and internet, Social issues and services, Torrington
Terrifying home invasion detail prompts phone action for Torrington
She has survived a terrifying home invasion, including watching her husband shoot their attacker to save their lives. Now 72 year old Di Blessing has turned to activist, kicking politicians into gear and getting the community together to fight for better phone service – with a previously unknown detail making the issue even more real.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Crime Stoppers and NSW Police engage with Armidale community on crime prevention
Crime Stoppers NSW and NSW Police visited Armidale today to engage with the local community and promote crime prevention and reporting.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Man charged again over alleged Tamworth drug ring
A man already facing court over an alleged Tamworth drug network has been hit with fresh charges this week, after detectives travelled to Newcastle to make a second arrest.