RFS volunteers honoured for decades of service across Liverpool Plains
More than 40 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers, including Liverpool Plains members, will be recognised in Scone for more than 1,500 years’ combined service.
New real estate initiative to direct property sale proceeds to local community groups
A new community initiative will direct $1,000 from every eligible property sale through Harcourts Armidale to a local charity, school, sporting club or community organisation nominated by the client.
Primary schools urged to register for inaugural Rising Warrior event
The NSW Office of Sport is encouraging primary schools to register for the inaugural Rising Warrior division at this year’s Winter Warrior event at Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre.
Getting to a tipping point: NSW Farmers renewables debate not as clear cut as the vote
New England farmers packed the floor at NSW Farmers’ conference this week, but the fight wasn’t over wind and solar. It was over who pays, who decides, and where the transmission lines actually go.
Local News
Enough is enough: Leaders plead for civility as abuse boils over
Online abuse and offline threats are pushing local leaders to breaking point, with three local politicians this week pushing back.
Digital investment connects communities
The communities of Emerald Hill and Mullaley are better connected following technology upgrades at their village halls.
Australian Government backs national tour of Tamworth Textile Triennial
The Australian Government awarded $121,128 to support a national tour of Tamworth’s sixth Textile Triennial exhibition nationwide program.
Greyhound coaches return to New England Highway after decade-long gap
Glen Innes and Tenterfield residents will soon have a direct coach link to Queensland for the first time in almost ten years, with Greyhound Australia launching a new Tamworth to Toowoomba service on Monday, 3 August.
What's On
Best Lawyer in the New England?
When you need trusted advice and professional support, who would you recommend? Which is the best Lawyer in the New England?
Events
Tingha Community MarketsEnds: August 1, 2026
Sapphire City MarketsEnds: August 2, 2026- Sapphire City MarketsEnds: August 16, 2026
Stained Glass Art WorkshopEnds: August 30, 2026- Tingha Community MarketsEnds: September 5, 2026
Politics
NSW Premier, Energy Minister face NSW Farmers conference
Fuel, crime, renewables and land maps took centre stage as Premier Chris Minns and Energy Minister Penny Sharpe faced NSW Farmers delegates, pledging action while farmers pressed them on infrastructure and regional concerns across NSW.
Farmers press health and welfare case for firearm suppressors
Protecting hearing and better animal welfare concerns drive demand to keep firearms suppressors at the NSW Farmers annual conference on Tuesday.
Coalition cherry-picks corporate insolvency to spruik payroll tax policy
The NSW Coalition says insolvencies prove Labor is failing business. The same data shows collapses actually fell last year. So which figure tells the real story?
The causes of bad numbers: culture and politics
In this final part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at two known forces that corrupt the numbers: culture and politics.
Squadron stops work on Boorolong wind farm as neighbouring Origin project pushes on
Squadron has quietly walked away from its Boorolong wind farm near Armidale, while Origin’s project next door pushes on. The transmission line the Coalition says they won’t build is right in the middle of it.
Agriculture Minister backs AgTech push at NSW Farmers conference
A free AgTech training platform and drone rules featured on Day 1 of the NSW Farmers conference.
Rebecca Reardon new President of NSW Farmers
Moree farmer Rebecca Reardon has been elected unopposed as the new President of the NSW Farmers Association at the Annual General Conference.
Energy and Environment
Essential Energy advises of planned power outage for Bendemeer and surrounding areas
Essential Energy will carry out planned maintenance on Tuesday, 21 July, requiring a power outage affecting about 490 customers near Bendemeer.
Armidale community invited to help shape future water services
Armidale Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape future water, wastewater and stormwater services through community consultation now.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT >
Public Notice – Aboriginal Stakeholder Consultation
Aboriginal Stakeholder Consultation – 178 Cains Crossing Road (Part Lot 32/DP757083 and Lot 7001/DP1122341), Narrabri, Narrabri Shire Council LGA, NSW, 2390 Kayandel has been commissioned by Outline Planning Consultants (the Project Manager)…
From open homes to open hearts: Professionals Armidale’s community BBQ making a difference
A real estate agency might not be the first place you’d expect to find a community fundraising program, but Professionals Armidale is quietly becoming as well known for its local giving as…
BUSINESS
KE Photography captures Best Photographer title
From newborns to weddings, family portraits and milestone celebrations, thousands of treasured New England memories have passed through Kate Dhu’s lens.
INDIGENOUS
New initiative puts Aboriginal communities in the driver’s seat of licensing support
Transport for NSW is launching an Australian-first program training Aboriginal driving instructors to expand culturally safe licensing support statewide.
SPORT
TAS students shine on national and world stage
While most students spent the school holidays relaxing, these TAS students were busy winning national and international titles in rugby, hockey and rowing.
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If you were told Armidale is going to have no water for three years because of renewable developments, would you believe it? RK Crosby writes that ultimately the only way to stop misinformation is at the source. The post Begin Rant: Stopping misinformation at the source appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
80 student volunteers to descend on Uralla, Deepwater for The Big Lift
Eighty student volunteers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will arrive in Uralla on Tuesday, 7 July, as part of The Big Lift’s 2026 Winter Trip across regional New South Wales and Queensland.
Peter Allen honoured with Blue Plaque at Armidale Folk Museum
An Armidale boy who grew up to become one of Australia’s most celebrated entertainers has been honoured with a Blue Plaque at the newly renovated Armidale Folk Museum.
