The state government has passed legislation strengthening penalties for vandals who seriously damage local war memorials. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (War Memorial Offences) Bill 2025 passed Parliament last Wednesday afternoon, creating an aggravated offence of...
Six local teenagers embarked on a trip of a lifetime earlier this month when they travelled to Western Australia to represent North West Plains Polocrosse on a two-week tour. The side included Cubbaroo Polocrosse Club’s Edwina Keft and Narrabri Polocrosse Club...
Narrabri District Cricket Association’s second grade one day competition defending champs, the Sign Print Stitch Narrabri Colts, ended the second round of the 2025/26 campaign on top of the table as the only undefeated team following a dominant victory over Tourist...
New Zealand and NRL legend Clinton Toopi recently visited Wee Waa as he teamed up with The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia’s Joe-Ann Parker to deliver the State of Mind program across the region. The four-day tour included school visits in Wee Waa, Burren...
Queensland farmer Hamish McIntyre has been elected as the president of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). Elected by NFF Members as the organisation’s 15th president, Mr McIntyre takes the reins from outgoing president and Victorian farmer David ‘DJ’ Jochinke. Mr...
A man and woman faced court on Monday charged after a pursuit in Moree. About 7.40pm on Sunday, October 19, officers attached to New England Police District attempted to stop an allegedly stolen car on James Street. The vehicle allegedly failed to stop, however,...
NSW Farmers has welcomed calls from the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh to introduce a legislated right to repair for agricultural machinery. Minister Leigh told the Australian Repair Summit the lack of this right...
Two people faced court last week after another man was allegedly set alight in Coonabarabran. About 6pm on Tuesday, October 14, a 19-year-old man was walking on Cowper Street when he was approached by a man and two women. Police have been told a member of the group...
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to let healthy habits slide — but looking after your physical and mental wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, consistent changes can make a big difference to how you feel, both now and in the long run. Health experts...
In a world saturated with noise and misunderstanding, a fresh approach to communication is gaining ground—one built not just on speaking, but on listening, connection and structure. Let’s Talk TACTICS, a framework developed by clinical psychologist Malinda Guest and...
Australia is forecast to harvest a larger winter grain crop this year, with Rabobank estimating total volumes to reach 62.8 million tonnes in its just-released annual 2025/26 Australian Winter Crop Forecast. The agribusiness banking specialist’s RaboResearch division...
Doctor Sarah Woodford (nee Clark) has been awarded the esteemed title of 2025 RACGP NSW & ACT General Practitioner in Training of the Year. This prestigious accolade acknowledges her exceptional dedication, clinical excellence, and ongoing commitment to the field...