Walcha News

13/06/2022

If you can help in any way please do ...

Since the horrific event there has been an outpouring of emotion on social media by those who know...

08/06/2022

Very sad news - drivers should avoid the area near the crash scene

Ambulances and rescue helicopters have been deployed to the scene and travellers should detour via Uralla.

26/02/2022

Walcha left wounded by killer

Walcha's wounds are still raw. ACM sat down with Mathew Dunbar's closest friends, who want the world to know he was generous, kind, gentle and embraced his community. He will be remembered for so much more than his murder.

21/02/2022

Mathew Dunbar's mother reacts to Natasha Beth Darcy sentencing

The Widow of Walcha, Natasha Beth Darcy, has been sentenced to 40 years in jail for the "callous" murder of her sheep-grazier partner, Mathew Dunbar. But for his loved ones, the pain of the loss will last a lifetime.

21/02/2022

Natasha Beth Darcy has been sentenced for the murder of Mathew Dunbar

Natasha Beth Darcy will remain behind bars until at least 2047 for the "callous" and "heartless" murder of her partner in Walcha in 2017.

24/12/2021

Great to see a mix of new and old faces elected to council

The four-ward system in Walcha will be removed following a referendum at the council election.

17/12/2021

The virus has arrived in our town - there are two cases of COVID-19 from Walcha in the latest HNEH stats so take care, wear masks and use hand sanitiser

A woman has died from COVID-19 as the New England North West records 21 new cases

29/11/2021

The long lunch crowd raised thousands for St Pats - see the mega gallery on the Armidale Express website

17/02/2021

The program features some popular favourites

12/02/2021

Fancy watching some world-class rugby this weekend - get up to Armidale's Moran Oval this evening - gates open at 3pm

The former Inverell Highlander is coaching the Australian Pacific 7s side

12/02/2021

Good luck Claudia...

The young sheep enthusiast was just 10 when she took out the spring lamb show in Tamworth in 2019.

08/02/2021

"We are hoping the COVID restrictions will be eased soon."