Fury over a ban on live sheep export by sea is unlikely to be eased by a series of packages to manage drought and boost the agriculture workforce.
May 2024
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows
The nation’s hardest working dogs to battle it out at the Gunnedah Working Dog Trials in June
One of the region’s biggest dog events, The Gunnedah Working Dog Trials, is fast approaching. Once again it’s expected to attract a big crowd.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Rural health still on life support after modest budget
Rural healthcare has received only a modest lifeline in the federal budget, despite the government’s grand vision for the future of Australia’s regions.
Posted inTamworth
Charity with a focus on helping Dads in Distress launching in Tamworth Next Month
Dads in Distress is launching in Tamworth this June. Find out more detail and how to join here.
Posted inArmidale, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
‘A condescendingly pretentious disgusting attempt to bully councillors’: the Rail Trail lives again
A motion to reverse the decision to not support a smaller rail trail project north of Armidale has been passed at a special meeting of the Armidale Regional Council last night.
Posted inNew England Surrounds
De-amalgamation Bill passes Parliament
Councils and their communities will now have the power to make decisions about their future with the De-amalgamation Bill passing Parliament.
Posted inBusiness, Women
New initiative to get more women into building trades
Master Builders Association of New South Wales, in partnership with the NSW Government, has launched a digital one-stop shop to attract, support and promote women in the building and construction industry.
Posted inArmidale, What's on
Ready, steady, knit: Yarn Bombing project launching at Armidale’s Big Chill Festival
Arts North West is all set to launch its Yarn Bombing project in Armidale this weekend as part of the Big Chill Festival on May 18 and 19.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Home grown hero shines on the hockey world stage
Nathan Czinner, born and raised in Armidale, is currently training with the Kookaburras squad over in Perth in preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Posted inMoree, What's on
Same winning formula for Moree Picnic Races next weekend
Prepare your sharpest attire, because next weekend the Moree Picnic Races are on with the same winning formula that has been entertaining people for the last hundred years, but with a few little extras thrown in the mix.