Drive safe this harvest season
NSW Farmers is urging motorists to take care around agricultural vehicles as the state prepares for this year’s grain and hay harvest.
UNE launches nutrition and health science degrees
UNE is bolstering the regional and rural health workforce, thanks to a new suite of nutrition and health science courses.
SBM25: Reliability and results
We’re highlighting local businesses each day through Small Business Month! Today we have the best practical homewares you’ll ever need, advanced treatments to sculpt the body you want, get away in a different way with caravans for hire, and a virtual assistant to help you get it done.
Glen Innes local wins cook/chef of the year award
Irene Gallagher from RFBI Glen Innes Masonic Village’s Hotel Services Manager has been recognised for her achievements, being announced as the 2025 Cook/Chef of the Year Award.
Local News
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.
Quirindi High celebrates 90 years
Several hundred people are expected to gather to celebrate Quirindi High School’s 90th anniversary reunion next month.
Take flight with the 2025 Aussie Bird Count this October
The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds.
Inverell Shire Council Active Leak Detection Project shows efficient water networks
Inverell Shire Council’s leak detection project found 52 leaks across local water schemes. About half are already repaired, with the remaining fixes underway.
Getting ready to celebrate Small Business Month
Small Business Month starts on Wednesday, and here in the New England, there’s plenty to celebrate.
What's On
Supporting New England business for Small Business Month 2025
October is Small Business Month, and to celebrate, the New England Times is giving small businesses around the region a chance to raise their profile for free!
Events
Armidale Farmers MarketEnds: October 12, 2025
Armidale Dumaresq Creek regenerationEnds: October 12, 2025
THE UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE SHOW – TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift MusicEnds: October 12, 2025
Pally Bush MarketsEnds: October 19, 2025
New England Times Small Business MixerEnds: October 23, 2025
Politics
Promises, promises: Koala park announced but opinions divided
After more than a decade of election promises, the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) has finally been announced by the NSW Government, but the arguments over culture, conservation and cost continue.
Insecticide resistance surveillance project targets fall armyworm in grains
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development scientists are ramping up an insecticide resistance surveillance project to combat the destructive fall armyworm.
International Soil Health Educator comes to Ben Lomond
Guyra Landcare Network is excited to bring Graeme Sait- internationally recognised educator in soil health, plant nutrition and regenerative farming to Ben Lomond.
Energy and Environment
Tamworth local wins National Women in Landcare Award
Tamworth local, Nell Chaffey- a dedicated Landcare advocate- has taken out this year’s Women in Landcare Award.
Boggabri Transfer Station re-opened
The Boggabri Transfer Station has re-opened following clean-up of asbestos-contaminated waste and official clearance of the site by a hygienist.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
Your Tutor Armidale: Restoring confidence and inspiring a love of learning
Determined to bridge the gap between city and regional education, Your Tutor Armidale is dedicated to helping students of all ages rediscover their confidence and love of learning.
North Hill Veterinary Clinic opens doors to state-of-the-art Bundarra Road facility
North Hill Veterinary Clinic have opened the doors to their brand-new, purpose-built facility on Bundarra Road, bring the best and latest in vet care to Armidale.
BUSINESS
Extra hands and new tech boost disaster readiness in the region
Floods, storms and bushfires are part of life for regional communities, but new technology and extra volunteers could make responding to them a bit easier.
INDIGENOUS
TAM’s Cultural Family Fun Day brings culture and connection to Tamworth
Tamworth is getting ready for a day of celebration, connection and family fun as Viaduct Park becomes the heart of the community on Tuesday.
SPORT
Armidale Waratah takes cricket to the next level
Armidale’s Brooke Moran has excelled an immersive day of training and mentoring with Sydney Premier Cricket club, the Manly Warringah District Cricket Club.
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- Letter: Net Zero needs Barnaby to “re train” the region
Rick from Warratah West says: As a former farmer and truckie, I know the cost of diesel and road freight. What we really “Need” is trains – electrified rail linking Newcastle, Tamworth and Armidale to drive Net Zero and real regional growth. The post Letter: Net Zero needs Barnaby to “re train” the region appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
Golf day brings breast health awareness to the fore
For more than 30 years, the Tamworth community has come together each October to support breast health initiatives through the Lady Golfers Serendipity Pink Golf Day, a cherished event for local women golfers.
After school treats are aplenty at new Albert Street Bakery ‘House of DeliciousNESS’
A well-known in Moree bakery has opened a ‘hole in the wall’ bakery café at her home, dishing up DelicousNESS after school.
