Studies by Armidale Regional Council to progress the New England Rail Trail have triggered alarm in campaigners opposed to the project, while Glen Innes Severn have asked the NSW Government for certainty.
Kath Jacobs
Kath Jacobs is a senior journalist.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Cutting red tape to lift small business productivity
Business NSW New England has welcomed a NSW Government push to cut red tape for small businesses, promising to simplify approvals, reduce duplication and make compliance clearer for cafés, restaurants and local retailers across the state.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Quirindi
Quirindi’s Killara feedlot sold to AMG
Elders Limited has entered into an agreement to sell its Killara Feedlot operation near Quirindi to Australian Meat Group Pty Ltd (AMG) in a deal worth approximately $195.8 million.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Money, Uralla Shire
Last chance to comment on Glen Innes and Uralla major rate increases
Residents have just two weeks left to have a final say on proposed rates increases in Uralla Shire and Glen Innes Severn.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Expos, conferences and meetings
MerinoLink Conference brings together industry and innovation
Armidale will again become a hub for sheep and wool innovation next week as the 2026 MerinoLink Conference brings producers, researchers and advisors together for two days of practical learning and industry connection, as well as to honour the contribution of an industry giant.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Indigenous, National News, Women
New plan to address violence against Indigenous women and children
Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children has been launched
Posted inIndigenous, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Hunt on for the next Indigenous Matilda or Socceroo
For the first time, JMF will host a National Talent Showcase in Sydney on May 30 and 31, bringing together some of the most exciting young Indigenous football talent from across Australia.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics, Money
Glen Innes rates increase application lodged
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally lodged an application with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal seeking approval for a Special Rate Variation that would see general rates increase by 48.3 per cent over three years.
Posted inArmidale Regional, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Categorisation spat as Armidale Road continues to decline
Responsibility for maintaining Armidale Road has become the centre of a growing bureaucratic dispute, as closures on other key routes continue to push more traffic onto a road described as both dangerous and chronically underfunded.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Regional Australia Bank announces another merger
Regional Australia Bank and SWSbank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a potential merger that would focus on supporting regional communities.