Category: North West News

Frontline workers have sat down with the state’s regional health minister today – giving a firsthand account of the crisis unfolding in the Northern Tablelands. They’re hoping something will be done to rectify the ongoing problems.

It’s a special time in every family’s life and now Armidale parents will be able to access additional support when having a baby. A new family centre opening in the city today will help parents struggling with mental health and lifestyle changes.

After a COVID-induced hiatus, AgQuip Field Days has finally returned! Tens of thousands of people flocked to Gunnedah today, for 49th annual event, showcasing everything for those living on the land.

There’s been a rise in criminal activity in the Oxley Police District – and today came an announcement to tackle that. Two new rural crime investigators have been tasked to help deal with an increase in stock and fuel theft cases.

They’re vital in the agricultural sector but since the pandemic, data shows backpackers have been fewer. In the North West, farmers say it’s putting a strain on the industry.

Community consultation begins today for the proposed Tenterfield shire rate rise – which would see rates almost double over two years. The Mayor claims that the rise is manageable – locals can have their say at a series of community meetings.

The alleged victim of former University of New England vice chancellor Brigid Heywood has spoken exclusively to NBN News. The teenager, who claims she was assaulted by Heywood earlier this year, says the alleged incident has changed her life.

The NRL’s return to Tamworth’s Scully Park has been warmly welcomed by local business. The industry has seen an increase in traffic this week and expects even more money to be injected into the local economy after the match tonight.

A Tamworth community group is slamming the business case for the Dungowan Dam. Locals say the project won’t generate enough money for the community, and are calling the Government to consider other options.