With no mobile coverage to make a call, some rural Australians are turning to century-old technology and using two-way radios to communicate.
Posted inFire, Narrabri Shire
Namoi Gwydir Bush Fire Risk Management Plan on public exhibition
The Namoi Gwydir Bush Fire Management Committee is inviting community feedback on its draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan, which is now on public exhibition.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Investigation, National News
Knee-jerk reaction to flawed ABC program may make food more expensive
In the continuing fallout from the ABC’s Four Corners investigation Duped, more highly experienced food industry professionals have come out and criticised the program, warning that a knee-jerk reaction from government could make food more expensive.
Posted inAnimals, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
New line-up of firsts set to headline 2026 Tamworth Show
Business at the front, party at the back. The Tamworth Show is adding a mullet competition to its 2026 program, alongside a string of other new events, as organisers push to keep the long-running show growing.
Posted inSport, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth BMX riders shine in Brisbane as club opens doors to new talent
Tamworth City BMX Club is celebrating strong results from its riders at the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, and is now inviting the local community to try the sport for themselves at a Discover BMX event later this month.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Solicitor charged after alleged 3D-printed firearms seized in Moree
A solicitor has been charged after police allegedly seized four firearms, ammunition and equipment used to manufacture 3D-printed weapons in Moree.
Posted inHealth, Long Read
Armidale nurse takes rural retention message to national stage
An Armidale nurse has used a national platform to push for the governance changes needed to keep nurses working in rural and remote communities.
Posted inTamworth Regional, Tourism, What's on
Tamworth Skywalk nears completion ahead of grand opening
Tamworth’s newest tourism drawcard, the Tamworth Skywalk, will officially open to the public on Saturday, 29 August, giving locals and visitors their first chance to walk the elevated path through Victoria Park to the Oxley Scenic Lookout.
Posted inEducation, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Hillvue Public Preschool opens as first new regional public preschool in 20 years
Tamworth has landed the first new public preschool built in regional NSW in more than 20 years, with Hillvue Public Preschool now open to 80 children a week.
Posted inIndigenous, Local History, Moree
Moree’s Freedom Ride history gets a Blue Plaque, as nominations open for the next round
Moree’s role in the 1965 Freedom Ride will be marked with a Blue Plaque this Thursday, as the NSW Government opens nominations for the next round of the state’s heritage program.