Calls for national gun register renewed after Wieambilla Siege
National Cabinet will consider a national gun register and other reforms at their first meeting of 2023 following the Wieambilla Siege tragedy.
Covid 19 spike expected while government mulls reintroducing restrictions
The Australian Government is making no change to travel restrictions yet, as a post holiday spike in Covid-19 cases is widely expected across the country.
Joyce blames renewables for power prices
Federal member for New England Barnaby Joyce has again blamed renewable energy for high power prices and contributing to the high cost of living, despite the intensive investments in renewables throughout the New England area.
Changes on the way for extended Disability Employment program
The Disability Employment Services (DES) program has been extended for a further two years with planned changes aimed at improving the quality of outcome for jobseekers with a disability.
Dumaresq Dam Recreation Area upgrade work awarded to Armidale Indigenous contractor
Local contractor JNC Group Indigenous Contractors Pty Ltd has secured the contract for the $3.9 million upgrade of the Dumaresq Dam Reserve Redevelopment Project.
Two teens dead in boating accident at Lake Keepit
Two teens died in a boating accident at Lake Keepit yesterday in a busy day for emergency services in our region.
Tributes flow for Rosemary Leitch
Tributes are being posted on social media for the first female Mayor of Armidale, Rosemary Leitch AM, who died in Sydney on Wednesday 21 December, surrounded by her family.
More flood support for NSW communities
The Commonwealth and NSW Governments are offering more help to residents displaced by the recent flooding find more secure accommodation with a package of grants and assistance in 17 Local Government areas.
Nationals MP quits party over Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, has resigned from the Nationals over its opposition to the Indigenous Voice Parliament and will now sit as an independent.
Applications open for Tamworth Youth Council and Radio programs
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Tamworth Regional Youth Council, and the Youth Radio Program, both run by Tamworth Regional Council.