Rebecca Poulter takes the crown at Ray White Rural & Livestock awards
Armidale’s Rebecca Poulter has emerged as a standout at this year’s Ray White Rural & Livestock Awards, being named Office/Operations Manager of the Year.
Nominations open for the 2025 Tamworth Regional Sports Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Tamworth Regional Sports Awards. Check out the details here.
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.
Tennis tournament to triumph in Tamworth
Elite tennis players will be looking to make their mark as they hit the courts at Tamworth’s Tennis Centre over the next two weeks.
Local News
PLC Armidale Alumnae reunion a joyful celebration of connection and community
More than 80 PLC Armidale Old Girls and former staff gathered in the Astra Arts Centre for the recent Old Girls’ Reunion, with guests travelling from near and far.
Celebrate Father’s Day with country charm across New England
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and the New England region is set to celebrate in true country style with two much-loved community events.
Motherland launches Father Land: A groundbreaking podcast giving rural dads a voice
Introducing Father Land: a special eight-episode podcast series dedicated to telling the real and raw stories of fatherhood through the eyes of men on the land.
Celebrating 75 years of Central Northern Regional Library
The Central Northern Regional Library marked its 75th anniversary with a special celebration at Tamworth City Library this week.
Ryan Whillas elected as Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor
Ryan Whillas has been elected as Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor following the 2025 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election this week.
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
September Art Gallery Exhibition openingEnds: September 7, 2025
Ready, Set NEGS!Ends: September 9, 2025
UNE Chamber Ensemble – Spring ConcertEnds: September 10, 2025
Tamworth Aged Care Expo 2025Ends: September 11, 2025
NEGS Academic TestingEnds: September 12, 2025
Politics
Transparency on the table as Uralla Council explores Special Rate Variation
Uralla Shire Council is considering an application for a Special Rate Variation to maintain essential services and ensure the Council remains financially sustainable and independent into the future.
New workshops on connectivity and workplace relations in the North West
NSW Farmers is bringing a series of events to the North West to assist the farming community with telecommunications issues and changes to workplace laws.
Sensible changes proposed for Farm Management Deposits
NSW Farmers has backed sensible reforms to the Farm Management Deposit (FMD) Scheme, calling for deposits to be held in the name of the legal working entity rather than individuals.
Energy and Environment
Glen Innes Severn Council teams up with Glen Industries to rejuvenate the local landfill
Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Glen Industries to deliver the Glen Innes Landfill Revegetation project.
Local Landcare board grows with new skills
Southern New England Landcare Ltd welcomes Mr Robert Sieben as a new board member, growing the board of directors to eight, and raising the board’s skills set to new heights.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
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.
Real Support for Real Homeowners: $2000 cash back
In a time where rising costs and uncertainty define the housing conversation, Regional Australia Bank is backing the people who call regional NSW home, not with slogans, but with something tangible.
BUSINESS
Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains continue work on being drought ready
It might be a bit wet of late, but the next drought is never far away, and Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains Shire Councils are moving ahead with the second stage of their joint drought preparedness project.
INDIGENOUS
Emerging Moree artists showcase culture and identity at BAMM Gallery exhibition
A powerful new exhibition featuring four emerging artists who share their deep connections to country is now open at Bank Art Museum Moree.
SPORT
Adventure bikes roar back to Green Valley Farm for this year’s Dirty Weekend
The much-anticipated Adventure Moto Dirty Weekend returns, promising two days of roaring engines, rugged camaraderie, and unforgettable adventure.
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- Letter: Trains’ needs need raising in parliament
Rick Banyard says the New England is being strangled by the lack of rail transport, yet Parliament raised barely a murmur. He urges MPs to get on track and deliver safer, faster, and environmentally sound trains for the region. The post Letter: Trains’ needs need raising in parliament appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
Local inmates learn skills for a more positive future
Inmates across New England’s two correctional facilities are being given the chance to build brighter futures, with a surge in vocational training and traineeships designed to equip them with qualifications and real-world skills before release.
Filling bags, sharing hope: Anglicare’s new Glen Innes Community Pantry launches
Anglicare has opened its newest Community Pantry in the New England area this week—the third in the region.
