Five Tamworth teens are in hospital after their car hit a tree in East Tamworth overnight, one girl with critical head injuries. Two were flown to John Hunter Hospital. Police are investigating.
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Posted inAccidents and road closures, Nundle
Rescue operation underway after Nundle crash
A teenager has been pulled from a ute that crashed down a steep embankment near Nundle this morning. A multi-agency rescue involving a helicopter is ongoing and Barry Road is closed in both directions.
Posted inLegal, NSW News
NSW gun licence rules tighten from today
From today, NSW gun licences are capped at two years, not five. The toughest firearms reforms in a generation are now in effect — here’s what has changed.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Teen charged after knife threats on Tamworth’s main street
A teenage man allegedly chased a man with a knife along Peel Street before threatening hotel security in the early hours of Sunday morning. He’s now in custody on nine charges.
Posted inPhones and internet, Torrington
Torrington maps the gaps as telcos promise upgrades that won’t fix black spots
Telstra has confirmed upgrades to the Bolivia tower won’t fix Torrington’s black spots. Now the community is mapping exactly where coverage fails, and taking the evidence to the minister.
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.
Posted inCrime, Phones and internet, Torrington
Can’t call Triple-0: lack of services drives fear in Torrington
The terrifying alleged home invasion at Torrington has exposed a deeper crisis simmering across many New England communities: many residents simply cannot call for help.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Torrington
Call for Castle Law as Torrington community comes together
The tiny Northern Tablelands community of Torrington will gather at the community hall at 11am this morning, as residents come to terms with a violent home invasion that has left an elderly couple fighting for their lives and reignited debate over “Castle Law” protections in New South Wales.
Posted inCrime, Torrington
Violent home invasion ends with intruder shot by resident
A couple in their 70s are fighting for life after a violent suspected home invasion at Torrington early this morning, during which they are believed to have tried to defend themselves against an armed intruder.