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Wild summer fun at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Wild summer fun at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

New arrivals are making a splash at Taronga Western Plains Zoo – NSW’s Best Major Tourist Attraction – this summer. The Dubbo Zoo, which claimed the gong at the recent NSW Tourism Awards, has welcomed four Black-handed Spider Monkey babies, three African Lion cubs,...

New cohort  announced for national grain leaders program

New cohort announced for national grain leaders program

GrainGrowers has announced the next cohort of the Australian Grain Leaders Program, a unique professional development opportunity for growers and industry participants exploring future leadership roles in the grains industry. The 2026 Australian Grain Leaders Program...

Take care during mosquito season: NSW Health

Take care during mosquito season: NSW Health

With the arrival of summer, NSW Health is urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites after earlier than expected detections of two mosquito borne viruses that can cause brain swelling. The first detection of Japanese Encephalitis virus in mosquitoes for...

Wahgunyah wins grand final rematch in dominant fashion

Wahgunyah wins grand final rematch in dominant fashion

Wahgunyah Dreamtime Mirri declared that they mean business once again as they produced a 30-run victory against Redfern Contracting in the sixth round of the 2025/26 Narrabri District Women’s Cricket Association season at Hogan Oval on Saturday night. In the only...

Mayor, MPs express shock at Bondi Beach terrorist attack

Mayor, MPs express shock at Bondi Beach terrorist attack

Civic leaders have expressed their shock following the tragic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, that has resulted in the death of 15 victims. The shooting at the well-known eastern suburbs beach occurred during a large Hanukkah celebration on Sunday evening....

Elderly man allegedly assaulted during home invasion

Elderly man allegedly assaulted during home invasion

Two teenage boys have been charged under Operation Soteria following an alleged home invasion in Collarenebri. About 11.40am on Sunday, November 30, police were called to a house on Herbert Street following reports of a home invasion. Officers attached to Central...

Rescue helicopter busy in the North West

Rescue helicopter busy in the North West

At 1:30pm on Friday, December 5, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a single vehicle accident north of Moree near the Queensland border. A man aged in his 20s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical...

Three new members welcomed to Regional Development Australia

Three new members welcomed to Regional Development Australia

A new look Regional Development Australia Northern Inland committee has been announced. It is a diverse mix of quality people from a range of backgrounds, ages, skills and experiences, coming from across the New England North West to support our region’s growth,...

Sweet ag scene wows judges

Sweet ag scene wows judges

A heartwarming image of a kelpie sleeping on freshly shorn wool has won the 2025 National Agriculture Day photography and video competition, in a record year for entries. The serene photo depicts red kelpie “Hazel” taking a break from yarding sheep with a kip on a...

Teens charged after attempted break and enter in Moree

Teens charged after attempted break and enter in Moree

Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly entering a residential property with intent to commit an indictable offence in Moree. About 12.45am on Friday, December 5, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Boston Street,...

New police housing in  Barwon communities

New police housing in Barwon communities

Nineteen new NSW Police Force Housing homes will be constructed in nine communities throughout the Barwon electorate. The details were confirmed by Member for Barwon Roy Butler’s office in response to a question on notice from Mr Butler in relation to the issue. The...

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