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Lia Edwards

Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.

Posted inArmidale, Gardening, Good News, Guyra, Training and courses, Uralla, Walcha, Water

Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England

blankby Lia Edwards5 days agoNovember 4, 2025

Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.

Posted inGrants and funding, Hillgrove

Funding for Hillgrove War Memorial, others encouraged to apply

blankby Lia Edwards5 days agoNovember 3, 2025

The Hillgrove War Memorial is among 27 sites across New South Wales to receive funding through the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure

Country mayors reject federal plan to lower default speed limits

blankby Lia EdwardsNovember 1, 2025November 4, 2025

Rural and regional councils across New South Wales have come out strongly against a Federal Government proposal to reduce default speed limits on country roads by 30 kilometres per hour.

Posted inGunnedah, Health, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Nioka Palliative Care to double in size as Gunnedah Hospital prepares to open new facility

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 30, 2025November 1, 2025

Palliative care services in Tamworth are set to double and there’s an open day for the new Gunnedah Hospital next month.

Posted inBusiness, Moree, Technology

New England businesses embrace AI with forum in Moree

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 29, 2025November 1, 2025

New England North West businesses are being invited to explore the future of artificial intelligence at a major regional forum to be held in Moree next month.

Posted inConsultations and feedback, Inverell, Youth

Have your say on youth strategy for Inverell

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 28, 2025November 1, 2025

Inverell Shire Council is calling on residents to have their say on the Draft 2025–2030 Inverell Youth Strategy and Action Plan, now on public exhibition.

Posted inGeneral News

Learn new digital skills at Uralla’s Get Online Week forum

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 21, 2025October 22, 2025

Uralla residents will have the chance to boost their digital confidence this week with a free local event as part of Get Online Week.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows, Uralla, What's on

Fleece to Fashion Gala Parade returns with sparkle, style and sustainability

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 19, 2025October 25, 2025

The Fleece to Fashion Gala Parade returns on 15 November at CSIRO Chiswick, celebrating Australian Merino wool through an evening of couture, creativity and community. Enjoy canapés, cocktails and runway glamour under the stars of New England.

Posted inAwareness Events, Moree Plains Shire, Women

Rural women celebrated for strength, service, and leadership

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 15, 2025October 16, 2025

Leaders across the New England have been acknowledging the strength of one of our region’s finest assets today: our strong rural women.

Posted inBusiness, Good News, Money, Moree

Westpac reopens its doors in Moree with new regional service centre

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 14, 2025October 15, 2025

Moree has celebrated the return of face-to-face banking services this week, with Westpac officially opening its brand new Regional Service Centre at 84 Balo Street on Monday.

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