Keith Blessing has been hailed a hero by NSW Premier Chris Minns and his wife Dianne as the Torrington grandfather continues recovering in hospital after the terrifying home invasion that left them fighting for their lives.
Posted inCrime, Local News
New England teenager among drink-driving detections during King’s Birthday road operation
A teenage P-plater from the New England region has been charged with a high-range drink-driving offence during NSW Police’s King’s Birthday long weekend road safety operation.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Five days left to enter George the Farmer book competition
Schools and early learning centres have just five days to enter a competition to win a collection of George the Farmer storybooks, as Rabobank and the agricultural education brand mark five years of their Children’s Book Week partnership. Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund is teaming up with George the Farmer to award 100 educational institutions a […]
Posted inDisability, National News
Women to be hardest-hit by sweeping NDIS changes
Cost-saving measures to target the National Disability Insurance Scheme are likely to put responsibility back on families.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Producers urged to watch stock as green pick emerges
Rain is always welcome, but North West Local Land Services is reminding livestock producers to keep a close eye on stock health following the emergence of fresh green pick.
Posted inAgriculture, Wee Waa
Young cotton leader Natalie Aquilina named finalist for national industry award
New England agronomist Natalie Aquilina has been named a finalist in the 2026 Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award.
Posted inEntertainment, Moree
Community Showcase to celebrate local talent at Moree Memorial Hall
Moree Plains Shire Council will showcase local talent at Moree Memorial Hall on 14 June with Community Showcase – One Stage, One Community.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
PLC Armidale Livestock Team celebrates success, service and the future of agriculture
More than 80 guests gathered to celebrate PLC Armidale’s livestock achievements, leadership development and fundraising success for heart research.
Posted inHealth, Moree
Moree Hospital redevelopment reaches major construction milestone
The $105 million Moree Hospital redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the new acute services building topping out.
Posted inAwards, Local News
New England region celebrates King’s Birthday Honours recipients
Six New Englanders have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with five receiving the Order of Australia Medal and one receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal.