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.
New England communities invited to support 1,000km charity run
Endurance athlete to bring Run Beyond Limits campaign through the region in support of Australians living with spinal cord injuries
Could you be Mayor for a Day?
Secondary students are invited to explore in the world of civic leadership by applying to be Mayor for a Day.
NBN Fixed Wireless launched near Narrabri
The new nbn Fixed Wireless tower is improving broadband connectivity for more than 700 homes and businesses near Narrabri.
Local News
Tamworth’s only caravan dealer opens doors at bigger new home
Caravans, dirt bikes, secure storage and a workshop that keeps you road-ready, plus a much bigger yard for more vans, toys and trailers. Tow World has a new home on Lockheed Street, 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.
Uralla Shire Council reduces councillor fees ahead of rates increase
Uralla Shire Council has cut councillor fees by 19 per cent to support residents facing higher rates.
Mayor urges transport strategy to drive regional growth
Glen Innes Severn Council wants Transport for NSW to prioritise northern links and use infrastructure to drive growth.
Events
RSL Armidale NSW Veterans DVA Advocacy SeminarEnds: June 19, 2026
Circle of Security Parenting ProgramEnds: June 19, 2026
Sapphire City MarketsEnds: June 21, 2026- Circle of Security Parenting ProgramEnds: June 26, 2026
- Circle of Security Parenting ProgramEnds: July 3, 2026
Politics
Hanson’s Press Club speech: the crib notes
If you don’t feel like listening to a 50 minute speech, we’ve made a brief set of notes of every major topic covered in Pauline Hanson’s first ever Press Club Address.
Hanson defies protest to call for ‘monocultural’ nation
A mid-speech protest has marred Pauline Hanson’s first address to the National Press Club after decades in politics.
Anderson puts Labor on notice ahead of NSW Budget
Roads, hospitals, fire stations, mobile coverage and a new school for Moore Creek — the Member for Tamworth has put Labor on notice ahead of next Tuesday’s NSW Budget.
Tamworth MP pushes for return of mobile blackspot program
Residents in Werris Creek, Manilla and other centres across the region are still waiting for reliable mobile coverage. Now Kevin Anderson is pushing hard for the return of a program that once fixed exactly this problem.
Do the work: Local MP leads call for evidence in Government decisions
Part two of our Bad Numbers investigation: one local MP’s push to require evidence and consultation before any bill passes NSW Parliament, to fix a problem they’ve known about for decades.
Drought and rising costs send New England farmer confidence to record lows
Farmer confidence across the New England North West has plunged to its lowest level in recent memory, with drought and surging input costs hitting producers harder than anywhere else in New South Wales, new survey data shows.
New executive director for national livestock transport body
Ben Maguire has been appointed Executive Director of the national peak body for livestock and rural transport, bringing decades of experience across trucking, agriculture and the not-for-profit sector.
Energy and Environment
Uralla shire water restrictions eased to Level 1
Uralla Shire Council has eased water restrictions to Level 1 for the townships of Uralla and Bundarra following recent rainfall.
Solar farm set for approval as community gets final say
A 360 megawatt solar farm east of Inverell — with sheep still grazing under the panels — is heading for approval. But locals have until 8 July to have their say, with a public meeting to be held on 1 July in Elsmore.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT >
Is your IT structured? Or just functioning?
Many regional businesses only review their IT support when problems escalate. But more businesses are reassessing how their technology systems are managed, and the story of what happened to Acacia Medical tells…
Narrabri residents encouraged to take advantage of full fibre upgrade opportunity
The latest expansion of nbn full fibre technology is helping people in Narrabri keep pace with changing digital needs. Find out how you can upgrade now.
BUSINESS
Inverell businesses urged to have their say
Inverell Shire Council is urging local businesses to complete a survey helping shape future economic growth and support.
INDIGENOUS
NAIDOC basketball gala day returns to Armidale
An Olympic medallist, free basketball competitions and cultural celebrations — Armidale’s NAIDOC Deadly 3×3 Gala Day is back on 9 July and everyone is welcome.
SPORT
‘Be remembered for all-time’: Blues urged to rise up
Coach Laurie Daley says the Blues must approach the game-three decider in Brisbane as a challenge after they missed wrapping up State of Origin in Melbourne.
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Good News
Tamworth’s No. 1 Oval gets a modern makeover
Tamworth’s No. 1 Oval now has a pavilion to match — modern changerooms, better amenities, and a focus on getting more women and girls on the field.
Community rallies behind NESS’s Winter Warmth Drive
As temperatures continue to drop across the region, New England Support Services (NESS) is calling on the community to help ensure nobody faces winter without a warm blanket.
