Looking to head out for New Year’s Eve? Here’s what’s on in the New England.
December 2022
Posted inFederal Politics, News
Calls for national gun register renewed after Wieambilla Siege
National Cabinet will consider a national gun register and other reforms at their first meeting of 2023 following the Wieambilla Siege tragedy.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Covid 19 spike expected while government mulls reintroducing restrictions
The Australian Government is making no change to travel restrictions yet, as a post holiday spike in Covid-19 cases is widely expected across the country.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Joyce blames renewables for power prices
Federal member for New England Barnaby Joyce has again blamed renewable energy for high power prices and contributing to the high cost of living, despite the intensive investments in renewables throughout the New England area.
Posted inFederal Politics
Albanese pledges support for Voice, Arts at Woodford Folk Festival
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together in 2023, pledging support for the arts and a referendum on the Voice by December, in a speech outlining his priorities at the Woodford Folk Festival in Moreton Bay.
Posted inFederal Politics, General News, News
Changes on the way for extended Disability Employment program
The Disability Employment Services (DES) program has been extended for a further two years with planned changes aimed at improving the quality of outcome for jobseekers with a disability.
Posted inArmidale, Local News
Dumaresq Dam Recreation Area upgrade work awarded to Armidale Indigenous contractor
Local contractor JNC Group Indigenous Contractors Pty Ltd has secured the contract for the $3.9 million upgrade of the Dumaresq Dam Reserve Redevelopment Project.
Posted inLocal News, Manilla, New England Surrounds
Two teens dead in boating accident at Lake Keepit
Two teens died in a boating accident at Lake Keepit yesterday in a busy day for emergency services in our region.
Posted inArmidale, Local News
Tributes flow for Rosemary Leitch
Tributes are being posted on social media for the first female Mayor of Armidale, Rosemary Leitch AM, who died in Sydney on Wednesday 21 December, surrounded by her family.
Posted inFederal Politics, Gunnedah, Local News, Moree, Narrabri, NSW Politics
More flood support for NSW communities
The Commonwealth and NSW Governments are offering more help to residents displaced by the recent flooding find more secure accommodation with a package of grants and assistance in 17 Local Government areas.