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.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport
Armidale Airport closure continues as passengers grow frustrated and nervous
The ongoing closure of Armidale Airport has left passengers frustrated and nervous, as further issues with the runway continue to disrupt flights.
Posted inAwareness Events, Moree
Commemorating The Freedom Rides 60th anniversary celebrations today in Moree
The Moree community will gather to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rides with a number of local events and free activities.
Posted inMoney, National News
Mortgage relief on the way after RBA cuts rates
Australia’s big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.
Posted inTamworth
Subsidy encourages local students to visit parliament
Primary and secondary schools in the Tamworth electorate have been invited to take part in the NSW Parliament Schools Outreach program.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Narrabri, Phones and internet
Relief for Telstra customers with new owners of local stores committed to do better
Armidale’s Telstra store has been forced to close its doors frequently in recent years, but those days may be over with new owners taking over later this year.
Posted inAgriculture, Croppa Creek, North Star
Local farmers warn of cactus crisis and call for NSW Government action
Farmers have warned the march of a destructive cactus through NSW could be only the beginning of the state’s weed woes unless ongoing funding for weed control is secured. Harrisia cactus was imported as an ornamental plant into Australia from South America in the late 1800s. Like so many of our most noxious weeds, no […]