Eighteen artists, five decades of legacy and a national tour ahead. Tamworth Regional Gallery has thrown open its doors for the 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, Nature Machine.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Legal, Mole River
Confusion as man accused of Mole River decapitation won’t talk
A mental health order for the Mole River murder accused lasted only minutes in court, before they realised the charge was too serious for it to be an option.
Posted inBoggabilla, Crime
Man critically injured in Boggabilla stabbing
A man, 20, is fighting for life after a stabbing at a Boggabilla home. Police have set up a crime scene and want anyone with information to come forward.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire
Volunteer grants boost Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri groups
Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri and Wee Waa groups are among 42 organisations sharing in $62,966 of Volunteer Grants funding across the electorate of Parkes, with grants of up to $2,733 going to local clubs.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Travel
Regional airports ‘not working well’, peak body warns Senate
Exorbitant fares, late cancellations and airports running at a loss. Regional Capitals Australia has told a Senate inquiry the system is broken, and it wants a $200 million fix.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Local News
Farmers welcome confidence rebound, but new cost pressures loom
Farmer confidence is bouncing back, but rising fuel and fertiliser costs, diesel security fears and a backpacker visa freeze could put that recovery at risk.
Posted inIndigenous, NSW Politics
Crown land reforms pass NSW Parliament after land rights fight
NSW Parliament has passed sweeping Crown land reforms, but only after last minute amendments to address Aboriginal land council concerns over 44,000 unresolved land claims.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Tamworth
Man charged after West Tamworth road rage crash
A parked-car argument, an alleged pursuit through West Tamworth streets, and a ute crashing into a home. A 43-year-old man now faces five charges.
Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Mole River
Man charged with murder after body found at Mole River
A man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found at a fire-damaged Mole River property following a reported domestic violence incident.
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on
Gala Day for Dogs returns to Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park
Dogs and their owners across the New England North West are gearing up for the return of Gala Day for Dogs, a free, family-friendly celebration of dogs, responsible pet ownership and community, set to be held at Bicentennial Park on Sunday, 27 September.