Despite the encouraging drop in crime statistics revealed this week, locals say the statistics are cold comfort, pointing to high rates of violence compared to the rest of New South Wales and shocking recent incidents like the stabbing of a Moree motel owner.
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Posted inArmidale, Crime, Gunnedah
Charges following multiple alleged pursuits across Gunnedah, assault in Armidale
Oxley Police have charged a man after he was involved in two alleged pursuits across the state’s west yesterday, while New England police have charged a man in Armidale following a king hit attack on a man celebrating a bachelor party.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Crime, New England Surrounds, Tamworth
Tamworth teen dead, four injured in stolen car police chase
Police have declared a critical incident after a car chase ended in a crash that killed a teenager, believed to be from Tamworth, and injured four other people.
Posted inLocal News, Mental Health, Parenting and kids, Social issues and services, Wellbeing
Motherland launches Father Land: A groundbreaking podcast giving rural dads a voice
Introducing Father Land: a special eight-episode podcast series dedicated to telling the real and raw stories of fatherhood through the eyes of men on the land.
Posted inEmployment, Local News
Have your say on the jobs and skills roadmap for regional Australia
New England residents are being urged to have their say in a new survey aimed at gathering feedback on the Jobs and Skills Roadmap for Regional Australia.
Posted inGeneral News, Local politics, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services
Minns Labor Government to convene dedicated regional advisory group
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty will convene a dedicated regional advisory group to work with the government to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.
Posted inAwareness Events, Crime, Money, National News
Calls to be smarter than scammers in scam awareness week
Australians are being urged to stay alert to scams as Scams Awareness Week runs from 25–29 August, with new figures showing both the scale of the problem and the importance of vigilance.
Posted inAged Care, Awards, Good News, Tamworth
From night shifts to state spotlight: Tamworth carer a finalist for top award
Tamworth local Jenny Hutson has been nominated for Employee of the year by the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution
Posted inArmidale, Childcare, Education
A bright new chapter for Hobbit Preschool and Child Care Centre
One of Armidale’s longest-standing child care centres is entering a new era of growth and renewal under the ownership of Jeff Sun.
Posted inDisability, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
Time running out to RSVP for inclusive dance party
To be part of next week’s All-Inclusive Dance Party in Tamworth you need to RSVP ASAP.