New England Police District are appealing for information following a pursuit in Inverell on Wednesday afternoon, February 12. About 3.10pm, officers attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 […]
Social issues and services
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous, Social issues and services
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the “dire” reality for Indigenous children.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Breaking the Indigenous family violence cycle in New England
An indigenous men’s behaviour change program in the New England region could be the missing piece of the puzzle to put the brakes on a domestic violence scourge, but a funding shortfall is robbing families the chance to heal and reunite.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
‘Ripped from us’ – the scourge of rampant domestic violence across New England
The domestic violence rate in the New England is more than double the state average, and the systemic drivers and obstacles to safety are much harder to contend with
Posted inCrime, Moree
Minns in Moree again to announce more funding for reducing crime
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Youth Justice Jihad Dib are heading west today to announce more funding for programs in Moree as it continues working to address youth crime and to strengthen community safety.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Tenterfield
Healing and recovery projects for DFSV victim-survivors in Glen Innes and Tenterfield
Two new programs based in Glen Innes and Tenterfield will provide critical support for victim-survivors on their path to healing.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Gunnedah man charged with alleged murder of two-year-old boy in South Tamworth
A man has been remanded in custody charged with murder after the death of a child at Tamworth earlier this month.
Posted inAged Care, Business, Glen Innes
New England Care opens storefront in Glen Innes to serve community better
After 35 years spent working from a home office, Gavin and Lea McCarty’s home care business New England Care has stretched its legs and opened a bricks and mortar storefront in the heart of Glen Innes
Posted inCrime
Parents and carers asked to consider all angles before posting back to school photos online
The AFP wants to help parents and carers keep children and young people safe when posting back-to-school photos online.
Posted inFederal Politics, Refugees
Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules
Australia remains responsible for the arbitrary detention of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore processing facilities in Nauru, a UN committee has ruled.