NBN News North West

26/08/2026

06/05/2026

Domestic violence rates are rising in the North West – with the number of local cases sitting at more than double the state average.

Today, an Armidale refuge shed light on the sobering reality, through the fourth edition of ‘The Clothesline Project’.

Domestic violence rates are rising in the North West - with the number of local cases sitting at mor

06/05/2026

Drought is intensifying across 40 per cent of the Northern Tablelands.

It comes as two local councils say they’re taking on lessons from the 2019 drought, when it comes to water restrictions.

But staff in Armidale fear the message isn’t getting through to everyone, with a spike in usage since restrictions were implemented earlier this year.

Drought is intensifying across 40 per cent of the Northern Tablelands. It comes as two local council

04/05/2026

To Northern Inland Premier League, and Moore Creek remains undefeated following a tie with Inverell.

The physical clash – making for a thrilling round seven spectacle.

To Northern Inland Premier League, and Moore Creek remains undefeated following a tie with Inverell.

04/05/2026

The route of the proposed New England Renewable Energy Zone transmission lines has changed.

While it means some landholders are now out of its path… there’s plenty, still impacted… with concerns over a lack in public consultation.

The route of the proposed New England Renewable Energy Zone transmission lines has changed. While it

03/05/2026

The Tamworth Thunderbolts have continued their winning streak in Round 6 of the Waratah Senior League.

They’ve defeated the Newcastle Falcons at home 88-64.

The Tamworth Thunderbolts have continued their winning streak in Round 6 of the Waratah Senior Leagu

03/05/2026

Narrabri Shire is facing an infrastructure crisis as repeated flooding continues to damage its road network.

While the local council calls for funding, the state government maintains several applications for assistance have not met the required guidelines.

Narrabri Shire is facing an infrastructure crisis as repeated flooding continues to damage its road

30/04/2026

Police are investigating the cause of a wrecking yard blaze in Tamworth.

Fire crews on scene in Taminda, monitoring for hotspots.

Police are investigating the cause of a wrecking yard blaze in Tamworth. Fire crews on scene in Tami