NSW Irrigators’ Council chair Tom Green has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Dr Madeleine Hartley, who will be taking over the reins from Claire Miller on her retirement early next month. An award-winning water lawyer with over 15 years’...
The Legislative Assembly recently debated an e-petition spurred on by youth crime in the North West and across the state. The ‘Time for Change’ petition was heavily circulated in the area, amounting to 22,015 signatures. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson presented...
Narrabri, Moree Plains and Tamworth Shires are united in supporting a proposed split-up of the Hunter New England Local Health District. Councils from the North West made submissions as part of an inquiry conducted for the Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the...
NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin says all options need to be on the table to tackle the state’s feral animal problem, welcoming comments from the Premier. NSW Premier recently Chris Minns suggested the NSW government would be open to bounties and other measures to...
Four boys have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a home, stole a car and were involved in a pursuit in Moree. Officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Adelaide Street about 8pm on Friday, May 30, and were told the premises...
Eight people have been charged during Operation Soteria, which was established to address an escalation of violence in young offenders across the Western and Northern region. Officers attached to Operation Soteria were assisted by officers attached to New England...
Cotton Australia has announced the award finalists for the Cotton Seed Distributors Researcher of the Year Award, recognising the intelligence, commitment and passion that researchers have for the Australian cotton industry. The three finalists this year are Dr Katie...
Northern Inland Regional Waste (NIRW) is advising households that services have now resumed at all Community Recycling Centres. Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) are permanent drop-off centres for common household problem wastes that can’t be collected via council...
The reopening of The Crossing Theatre has been delayed until late July as Narrabri Shire Council continues to complete fire safety upgrades at the facility. This includes the rectification works identified last month. In an update issued on Wednesday, council said it...
NSW Health is urging the community to book in now for their flu vaccine, as cases rise across the state. The latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report shows more than 3100 people in NSW testing positive for influenza in the week ending June 7, an increase of 10.6 per...
Group 4 Rugby League’s 2025 season reached its halfway mark following the weekend’s round seven fixtures, and the race to the finals in the first grade competition is very much wide open. Five teams are closely clustered at the top but only four will compete in finals...
Another chapter of a friendly rivalry will be written next month when Toby Reynolds and Steve Berger go head-to-head in Wee Waa Bowling Club’s 2024/25 season A-grade singles final. The two champion bowlers were both victorious in their respective semi-final matches...