Farmers, families and advocates are calling on all side of politics to improve “dire” access to childcare in the rural areas, where there are years-long waiting lists.
Social issues and services
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Police appeal for information after man stabbed in leg in Armidale
Police area appealing for public assistance after a man was stabbed at Armidale on Saturday. Read more here.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Childcare, Moree, Parkes Electorate
Nationals pledge childcare boost in Moree
Moree has the biggest shortage of available childcare places in the region, but relief is on offer should the Coalition win the upcoming federal election. Leader of The Nationals David […]
Posted inBoggabilla, Crime
Police appealing for information following break, enter and crash in Boggabilla
Police are appealing for information that may assist inquiries, following a break and enter and crash in Boggabilla last week.
Posted inDisability, Expos, conferences and meetings
New community network for people with spinal cord injuries and neurological disabilities
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) has been establishing local Community Networks to help individuals, their families, friends, and carers connect and share their experiences.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Social issues and services
Strong leadership delivers smart choice to move Moree’s 50m pool
Moree Plains Shire Council has decided to give up on the current site of the 50m pool, and move ahead with a feasibility study of construction a new pool at Taylor Oval.
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services
New England snubbed in DV program expansion
Just days after a New England Times investigation detailed the lack of DV offender programs in the region, the NSW Government has an announced a significant expansion… to anywhere but here.
Posted inCrime, General News, NSW Politics
NSW toughens bail laws again as jails reach breaking point
The number of young people locked up in NSW jails has spiked as more juveniles are refused bail after a controversial legislative crackdown and tougher rulings from judges. There were […]
Posted inCrime, Social issues and services, Sport
NRL stars join forces with NSW Government to support local youth
The New South Wales Government has announced a new partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) aimed at engaging young people across regional NSW and steering them away from crime.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Walcha: a sexual abuse and domestic violence blind spot
Women who have suffered sexual and domestic violence in Walcha have felt discouraged from reporting abuse at night because the local police station does not operate around the clock, and they feared Tamworth officers could not intervene quickly enough.