Festivalgoers helped raised a whopping $13,386.50 for Ronald McDonald House in the New England.
Posted inGood News, Gunnedah
Gunnedah street honours Sister City
Gunnedah Shire has recognised its strong connection with Sister City Kolomotu’a, in the Kingdom of Tonga, with a new street name.
Posted inArmidale, Barraba, Grants and funding, Health, Moree
Splash of cash for housing and upgrades in the New England health sector
The NSW Government is investing $250,000 to upgrade key health worker accommodation at Barraba Multipurpose Service.
Posted inPhones and internet
‘More gaps, more drop-outs’: rise in complaints post-3G
Telcos have been urged to do better in rural Australia, with continued reports of poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G mobile network closed.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Women
Greens move to end abortion deserts – including here in the New England
If you want a surgical abortion in the New England, you can’t have one. You have to go somewhere else.
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Inverell
Trend Tiles Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group Charity Golf Day set to tee off this weekend
The 2025 Trend Tiles Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group Charity Golf Day is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, with a full field of 144 players ready to hit the greens this Sunday
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Now on sale: Peking Duk to headline The Big Chill 2025
Peking Duk has been announced as the headline act for Big Chill 2025, along with a huge lineup of live music acts for this May 17.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
NSW toughens bail laws again as jails reach breaking point
The number of young people locked up in NSW jails has spiked as more juveniles are refused bail after a controversial legislative crackdown and tougher rulings from judges. There were 225 youths in custody across NSW in December 2024, up 32 per cent from 2023, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research said on […]
Posted inAwards, Good News, Sport
Local sporting stars receive boost for Olympic dreams
Five young athletes from our region have been awarded scholarships to help them on their journey towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, thanks to the Active Champions Fund
Posted inCrime, Social issues and services, Sport
NRL stars join forces with NSW Government to support local youth
The New South Wales Government has announced a new partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) aimed at engaging young people across regional NSW and steering them away from crime.