In brief
ARMIDALE police last week seized more than 370 cannabis plants in the Basket Swamp National Park near the Queensland border.
Inspector Roger Best said a team of five New England Local Area Command officers pulled the plants after police received a tip-off about their location.
“No arrests were made, but there is still some forensics being done on the plants,” Inspector Best said.
“It was a fairly straightforward operation, although it was quite exhausting for the officers who had to make several trips in and out to recover the crops.”
Cancer pain relief
WOMEN who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their lives are being invited to register now for the free after breast cancer exercise program, Encore, which is running in Armidale from 12 February.
The Encore program supports the physical well-being of women after the trauma of breast cancer surgery or treatment, whether that surgery was a few months ago or 20 years ago.
It runs for eight weeks, is tailored for all fitness levels and abilities and incorporates floor and hydrotherapy exercises.
The Breast Cancer Network of Australia recommends regular exercise to help improve physical and emotional wellbeing, including mood, sleep, and bone mineral density, and to help manage some of the physical side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as fatigue and pain.
Register by calling 1800 305 150 or emailing encore@ywcansw.com.au
Participation is free – just enroll.
