Glen Innes locals and visitors are invited to gather this Sunday, 21 December, to mark the summer solstice at the Australian Standing Stones.
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Posted inGood News, Narrabri Shire
Community groups share in Narrabri Council funding
Five community groups have received funding for local projects, community events and facility upgrades through Narrabri Shire Council’s Community Financial Assistance Program.
Posted inLocal News
2025 Bad Santa Delivery Survey: New England residents not immune to dodgy Christmas gifting
Australia’s festive season is a minefield of unwanted gifts and last-minute panic buys, with the latest research revealing New England locals are just as likely to give – or receive – a dud Christmas present.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Tamworth
UNE Giving Tree returns to support local families across Armidale and Tamworth
The University of New England’s Giving Tree returns this December, expanding its reach to support local charities in Armidale and Tamworth.
Posted inLocal News, Recreation, Tourism
Santa can’t save small business, but consumers can
Consumers in New England North West are being urged to support local small businesses this festive season, with fresh data revealing that many enterprises are facing mounting financial pressure.
Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Quirindi, Tourism
Quirindi Silo Art to light up for annual Christmas show
The Quirindi Silo Art precinct will come alive tonight with its fourth annual Christmas Light and Sound Show, promising a festive evening for locals and visitors alike.
Posted inInverell
Inverell Aquatic Centre redevelopment delivered under budget
Inverell’s $30 million Aquatic Centre redevelopment has come in under budget, with a $2.3 million surplus now set to support future infrastructure and community projects across the Shire.
Posted inDundee, Technology
Planned disruption to Telstra Mobile Network at Dundee
Mobile services in the Dundee area will be temporarily affected on Dec.5 as Telstra upgrades its mobile base station to bring a better 4G and new 5G.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Parenting and kids, Tamworth, Warialda, What's on
Celebrate the season across the region
The New England region is continuing to celebrate through to Santa visit day, with Christmas markets, concerts, carnivals and even a horse racing event set to bring colour and cheer to communities across the region.
Posted inEmergency management, Uralla, Weather
Power and communications crisis in Uralla
Another extreme weather event has left Uralla without power or communications — again. As businesses struggle and emergency services face major hurdles, local leaders are calling for urgent infrastructure reform.