Robb College ran up 85 points and Glen Innes women thumped Tamworth 64-0 in the final round, and now the New England Rugby Union Semi-finals draw is set. Here’s who plays who this weekend.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inFeature, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Narrabri council to investigate more pedestrian crossings
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Posted inFederal Politics, National News, New England Electorate, What's on, Woolbrook
New Englanders to get some answers from ‘King Rat’ Barnaby Joyce
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Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farm leaders tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges at NFF summit
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Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Building inspectors give New England sites tick of approval
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Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Washing machine swap scheme back for round three
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Posted inCrime, Moree
Solicitor charged after alleged 3D-printed firearms seized in Moree
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Posted inEducation, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Hillvue Public Preschool opens as first new regional public preschool in 20 years
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Posted inAwards, Narrabri
Narrabri Shire honoured for turning vandalism into art
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Posted inFundraiser, Mental Health, Sport
Tape drive funds rural mental health push
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