Glen Innes Severn Council and Armidale Regional Council have gained clarity to introduce the New England Rail Trail following a pivotal meeting at Parliament House earlier this month.
March 2024
Local MP introduces bill to abolish payroll tax for bush businesses
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has introduced legislation into State Parliament to abolish payroll tax throughout regional NSW, ensuring businesses in the bush can grow and thrive without financial penalties.
More than half a million dollars in funding available for New England Community Organisations
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation funding round is now open, with more than $500,000 available for local community groups and charities up for grabs.
Matildas star Alex Chidiac headlines Women in Sport event for local schoolgirls
Matildas soccer star, Alex Chidiac, has been recruited by Centacare to offer a one-off talk and Q & A session to local schoolgirls as a part of their Women in Sport Program next week.
Slopes and Plains farmland nearly tripled in price in 2023
The price for farmland in the North West Slopes and Plains increased 178% – or nearly tripled – just last year according to ABARES.
Ampol continues support for Westpac rescue chopper
Ampol Australia has extended its support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for a further five years as part of its Ampol Foundation program.
Tamworth’s Simone Owen helps deliver better stroke care through yarning
Speech pathologist Simone Owen has been recognised for her work in helping First Nations people recover from stroke through yarning.
Deni McKenzie: The other side to Ned Kelly’s capture
Armidale Author, Deni McKenzie, is launching her new book NED, this Thursday. It’s the story of her great grandfather, John Sadleir, the Inspecting Superintendent at the capture of Ned Kelly.
New mobile industry working group to support 3G switchover
The federal government has jumped to action half way through the shutdown of the 3G network after learning that hundreds of thousands of older 4G handsets would not be able to call 000 without the 3G network.
New program to improve pregnancy care
Families across regional NSW are set to benefit from a new initiative to enhance pregnancy care for women and their babies.