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Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Local News, News, Regional Development, Social issues and services, Youth

By kids, for kids: Trackside’s brave and innovative model that just might work

by RK CrosbyJune 18, 2025

As most communities in the New England struggle with youth issues, the community with the youngest population is trying something new – and they don’t have the money to do it.

Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Investigation, News, Social issues and services

‘Ripped from us’ – the scourge of rampant domestic violence across New England

by RK CrosbyFebruary 11, 2025

The domestic violence rate in the New England is more than double the state average, and the systemic drivers and obstacles to safety are much harder to contend with

Posted inAwards, Local News, News, What's on, Women

Armidale women lead Women of the Year nominations

by RK CrosbyFebruary 9, 2025

Two of Armidale’s most inspirational women are on the shortlist to win NSW Women of the year awards.

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