Residents are being urged to make safety their priority as prolonged downpours continue to impact the New England, many being hit again while still trying to clean up after the heavy snow storm and flooding earlier this month.
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Posted inFlood, Tamworth
Calala residents prepare to isolate
The NSW SES is advising Calala residents to prepare to isolate as rain continues to soak the region.
Posted inSport
New England athletes make NSW Pride Hockey One Squads
Three athletes from the New England region will join the state’s best hockey players for the 2025 Hockey One season, kicking off this October.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra
Updated animal welfare reporting requirements welcomed by local producers
New England Producer Sam White considers a steadfast focus on high animal welfare ‘integral’ to running a modern farming business.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers to debate food future
Feral animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the topics up for debate as NSW Farmers Annual Conference this month.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Tamworth
Tamworth trainers clean up on race day
Tamworth trainers had a day to remember at the Clubs NSW showcase race day on Friday, June 27, with local claiming 5 out of the 8 races on offer.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes welcomes confirmation of hospital upgrade
Glen Innes’ hospital upgrade is a go, after Glen Innes Severn Council welcomed $50 million as part of the state governments 2025–26 NSW Budget announced this week.
Posted inCricket, Tamworth
Tamworth launches elite cricket academy
Young cricketers across the New England will now have a new pathway to elite training with the launch of the Tamworth Cricket Academy (TCA).
Posted inBoggabri, Equestrian and racing
Get ready to giddy-up at the Wean Races
Step into a piece of living history at the iconic Wean Picnic Races – a true bush racing tradition since 1933.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Tenterfield
Final call for Tenterfield Eisteddfod
If you were thinking of putting your talents on centre stage at Tentefield’s Eisteddfod this September today is the final day to enter.