Volunteers and community members have rallied to ensure the annual Christmas Lunch at Armidale’s Uniting Church is still a success today after thieves broke in and stole food.
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Community support service in need of support from the community
The Uralla Neighbourhood Centre (UNC) was the target of vandals who caused extensive damage in gaining entry to the building and made off with several baskets of donated Christmas items
Glen Innes to host roundtable to discuss public safety
Glen Innes Severn Council will host a roundtable meeting to discuss further strategies for enhancing public safety.
Stay alert to holiday scammers
With the holiday season just around the corner, New Englanders are being urged to stay vigilant as scammers ramp up to Christmas.
Thief with a green thumb leaves nursery owner seeing red
A nursery in Gunnedah has been at the centre of a number of repeat offences from someone who apparently knows their plants.
Police appeal for information after armed robbery in Moree
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a service station near the Moree Airport.
New England families and children’s services leaders meet with NSW Minister
New England family and child services leaders played a key role in a roundtable this week with NSW Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington.
Two local men charged with firearm and animal cruelty offences
Two men have been charged with firearm and animal cruelty offences after shooting dogs in an altercation at Stannifer
Man arrested after woman’s body found in Gunnedah
A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was located in Gunnedah this morning, following a police welfare check.
Rural crime fight needs ‘vastly different’ approach
More support is needed to recruit local frontline workers and address the root causes of entrenched crime in regional and rural areas, an inquiry has been told.