The federal government’s decision to halt Inland Rail at Parkes has sparked alarm across Moree, Narrabri and the wider region, with councils, farmers and Nationals MPs warning major freight, logistics and jobs projects are now in limbo.
Brendan Moylan
Posted inFeature, Moree
Community benefit at heart as Moree Memorial Hall reopens on ANZAC Day
Moree’s War Memorial Hall has reopened on ANZAC Day, offering a revitalised space for the community to gather, connect and commemorate.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Tamworth
No fuel, no clue: Government blames panic buying as local suppliers run empty
If you see a Transwest truck on the road in the next couple of days, it’s likely to be empty. But the federal government says you’re the problem.
Posted inArmidale, Women
Armidale’s Kay Endres named Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year
Armidale councillor and community advocate Kay Endres has been named the 2026 Northern Tablelands Electorate Woman of the Year ahead of International Women’s Day.
Posted inHealth, Investigation
No doctors, no policy, no numbers: Hunter New England Health hides severity of situation
Hunter New England Health is refusing to release data on how often major New England hospitals are operating with no doctor on site, as scrutiny intensifies over patient deaths, transfers and ongoing reliance on virtual care.
Posted inEducation, Moree, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Calls for urgent action on community preschool pay after Fair Work recommendation
The NSW Government is facing renewed pressure to lift funding for community preschools after the Fair Work Commission backed a union push to increase wages
Posted inGlen Innes, Parenting and kids
A new place to play: Glen Innes’ Nature Play Park officially opens
Laughter, movement and community connection filled Anzac Park on Saturday, 7 February, as families and children came together to celebrate the official opening of Glen Innes’ Nature Play Park.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Good News, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional, Uralla
New England warmly welcomes new citizens on Australia Day
Across New England, Australia Day 2026 was a day of pride, celebration, and community spirit as councils welcomed new Australian citizens and recognised outstanding locals.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Local News
Locals honoured in Australia Day awards
Ten residents from across the region have received the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division in today’s awards, most of them from Tamworth.
Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Moree
Better stroke care for Moree if staffing challenges addressed
Better stroke care has been promised for Moree District Hospital under a new national funding program, but long running workforce shortages at the hospital may limit how much difference the investment can make on the ground.