Almost 100 weapons have been seized in a state-wide sweep aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after a spate of high-profile attacks.
Chris Minns
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Education, New England Electorate
Laura Hughes backs education deal for NSW schools
Labor candidate for New England and primary school teacher Laura Hughes has welcomed the landmark agreement to fully and fairly fund New South Wales public schools.
Posted inCrime, 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 inArmidale, Awards, Women
Armidale women lead Women of the Year nominations
Two of Armidale’s most inspirational women are on the shortlist to win NSW Women of the year awards.
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 inLocal News
Panel to let housing developers bypass council scrutiny
Local communities will have less say on major housing developments as new homes laggard NSW tries to pull out of a nosedive.
Posted inArmidale, Education, General News
UNE’s Annette Cowie wins award for innovation
UNE’s Professor Annette Cowie has been named as the recipient of the Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering award at the 2024 Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Tenants to enforce ‘rules of the game’ in rent reforms
Rental reforms planned for NSW aim to make it easier for pet owners and tighten laws that are not always being followed.
Posted inArmidale, NSW Politics
UNE Winter Graduation: Cold politics
NSW Premier Chris Minns spoke at UNE’s Winter Graduation Ceremony today. The speech was not the usual inspiring tale of the path from UNE graduand to success.