Communities across the New England region are gearing up to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) this Wednesday, with a fantastic line-up of events
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inGunnedah, Sport
Herrick seals second national title as Dunker dominates Gunnedah TT round
A huge crowd returned to Gunnedah’s Balcary Park on Sunday for the final day of the Yamaha BLU CRU Aussie Flat Track Nationals, where Thomas Herrick claimed his second Pro 450 championship
Posted inHealth, Local News
More telehealth options for allied health care with new service
Accessing physiotherapy and dietetics support has now become easier, with The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia launching new virtual allied health services
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Anderson welcomes crime funding
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed a $23 million package to tackle youth crime, announced in Tamworth yesterday by Premier Chris Minns after months of advocacy from the local […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.