A Tamworth agency is asking regional Australians what they really think. The Voice of Region survey takes under 10 minutes, and five participants will win $100 fuel cards.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics, National News
Helen Haines loses second leg
Dr Helen Haines’ husband says she is alive and stable after losing both legs. The Governor-General says the attack must be a moment for Australians to pause and choose to be better.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Federal Politics, Water
Coalition water taskforce targets Basin buybacks
Water buybacks are in the Coalition’s sights. A new taskforce will tour the Basin to hear from irrigators and push for dams and a ban on more buybacks.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics, National News
Tributes flow for Helen Haines
Tributes are pouring in for Helen Haines as she remains in a critical condition. Leaders say the Indi MP, a former nurse and midwife, is an example of kindness in public life.
Posted inEducation, General News, News, NSW News, School News
Teachers rally for more prep time
Teachers say the shortage will return without more prep time. About 85 per cent have considered leaving, and today they take a 16,000-signature letter to Macquarie Street.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Easy eats, coastal escapes and thoughtful gifts
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses bringing a little something special to everyday life: an Armidale drive-through serving great coffee and hearty pies, a Mid North Coast retreat combining beachfront stays with nature and celebrations, and a Glen Innes favourite bringing together fresh flowers, homemade cakes and thoughtful gifts.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, National News
Senate probes $560m community grants
Senate hearings into how a $560 million community grants program picked its winners – including the Marrickville Golf Club – start today in Canberra. Watch live online on Wednesday and Thursday.
Posted inFeature, Inverell, Markets and Fairs
Eat Drink Live New England returns to Inverell with a new home
Inverell will fill with local food, drink and music when Eat Drink Live New England Market Day returns on Saturday, 14 November, in the grounds of the Tourism Inverell Complex next to the Riverside Restaurant.
Posted inCrime, Willow Tree
Man charged after large drug seizure at Willow Tree
Two large bags of methylamphetamine were allegedly found in a sedan stopped at Willow Tree. A 40-year-old man has now been charged and refused bail.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Indigenous, Local festivals and shows
First Nations culture to take centre stage at Black Gully Festival
Armidale Community Radio 2ARM will honour its long-time musical patron, Uncle Cyril Green Senior, and bring First Nations culture to the 15th Black Gully Festival on Saturday, 7 November.