Category: North West News

Four Fire and Rescue New South Wales trucks are now sporting Indigenous art in the North West. It’s hoped the works will forge a better connection between local fire fighters and the Kamilaroi land they work on.

The Oxley Police District has issued a stern warning for those behind the wheels of the cars responsible for destroying local sporting fields. Ramping up their surveillances they say drivers will be forced to pay for the thousands of dollars worth of damage if they are caught – as well as numerous fines.

Biosecurity was top of the agenda at the New South Wales Farmers Association Conference today. Producers, voting to push for even MORE measures… to protect livestock and livelihoods.

As residents continue to clean up from recent flooding disasters, bushfires may not be front of mind. The Rural Fire Service is hoping to keep it that way – working with local landholders to help reduce the risk of major bushfires – as the countdown to the danger period begins.

It’s been two years since Gunnedah Family Support have been able to host a Homeless Connect day for the local community. Today the Town Hall was packed out… with plenty of support services lending a hand to those sleeping rough, or at risk of homelessness  

As regional New South Wales recovers from yet another flood disaster, those on the land are lobbying for measures to ensure communities are better prepared. The issue – taking centre stage – as the Farmers Association conference begins in Sydney… the first in-person since 2019.

The biggest threats on Australian farms are back in the spotlight this Farm Safety Week. SafeWork NSW urging landholders to buckle up in farm vehicles, and ensure they’re safely kitted-out.

Further details of Gordon Copeland’s final moments have been heard on day two of a coronial inquest into his death. The 22-year-old Gomeroi man’s body was found 3 months after he entered a river near Moree while being followed by police. And a warning, this story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person…

His disappearance 12 months ago sparked searches and outrage… the discovery of his body, an outpouring of grief. Now an inquest has begun into the death of a young Gomeroi man near Moree, and we warn indigenous viewers this story contains the name and image of the deceased.

New information has surfaced in the case of a north west teenager, who died almost 30 years ago. Police are now re-appealing for public help, in the hope answers can be found… and we warn indigenous viewers this story contains the name and image of a deceased person.