Leaders across the New England have been acknowledging the strength of one of our region’s finest assets today: our strong rural women.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Money, Moree
Westpac reopens its doors in Moree with new regional service centre
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.
Posted inArmidale, Markets and Fairs
A night of magic returns with NEGS annual twilight fair
The much-loved NEGS Twilight Fair returns on Friday 7 November, transforming the school’s historic grounds into a magical wonderland of lights, laughter and community connection.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Local festivals and shows
Armidale adds another creative festival for the calendar
Get ready for a burst of colour, creativity, and culture, as the inaugural Creative Streets Festival prepares to transform the heart of Armidale later this month.
Posted inLocal News
Get ready to wind the clocks forward and pull up a soap box
Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight, because daylight saving is about to begin again across most of Australia, whether you like it or not.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Fiesta La Peel to return with a celebration of culture, dance and flavour
Tamworth’s biggest celebration of multiculturalism is set to light up Bicentennial Park once again, with Fiesta La Peel returning for its twelfth year on Saturday 18 October.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.
Posted inBundarra, Fundraiser, Good News, Local festivals and shows
Bundarra blooms for charity with garden festival
Bundarra is preparing to open its gates and gardens to the wider community, with the Bundarra Garden Festival returning on the weekend of November 8 and 9, 2025.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emmaville, Glen Innes, Moree
Two killed in separate crashes
The New England region has been left reeling after two people killed in separate crashes on Thursday and a woman charged over a double fatal crash earlier this year.
Posted inArmidale, Moree, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
More upgrades for New England, Newell, Kamilaroi, Gwydir, and coast roads
The NSW Government has announced and additional $46 million for new road safety projects with Armidale, Moree and major New England and North Coast links set to benefit.