Lia Edwards

Emergency management, Feature, Local News, Weather

Flood watch cancelled as predicted heavy rain fails to appear

by Lia Edwards3 days agoMarch 13, 2025

The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW SES have cancelled all flood and severe weather warnings for the New England as the predicted heavy rain failed to materialise in much of the region.

Emergency management, Local News, Weather

Now she comes: wide spread heavy rain and flash flooding across the New England today

by Lia Edwards6 days agoMarch 13, 2025

Heavy rain and flash flooding is expected to affect Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri, and surround areas, throughout today.

Awards, Women

NSW Women of the Year announced

by Lia EdwardsMarch 8, 2025March 8, 2025

Five of the state’s most exceptional women have been honoured as recipients of the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney this week. […]

Armidale, Local festivals and shows

Showjumping cancelled but the Armidale show goes on

by Lia EdwardsMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

The 2025 Armidale & New England Show will proceed as planned today and tomorrow (7 and 8 March) at the Armidale Showgrounds, with only the Showjumping needing to be cancelled because of the weather.

Dorrigo, Local News, Sport

Dorrigo Rangers Return as NERU gears up for 2025 Season

by Lia EdwardsMarch 4, 2025March 6, 2025

Excitement is building for the 2025 New England Rugby Union (NERU) season, with the return of the Dorrigo Rangers adding another layer of competition to an already thriving league

Local News, Sport

Viva Las Vegas in the New England

by Lia EdwardsMarch 2, 2025March 1, 2025

The glitz and the glamour of the NRL’s Las Vegas return will be showcased on big screens across the New England. See where you can watch.

Australia Votes 2025, Phones and internet

Farmers cautiously welcome mobile overhaul election proposal

by Lia EdwardsFebruary 27, 2025March 1, 2025

NFF has welcomed a Labor proposal that would require mobile phone providers to provide service across all of Australia by 2027

Environment, Good News, Roads and Infrastructure

Inland Rail achieves key biodiversity offset target

by Lia EdwardsFebruary 25, 2025February 26, 2025

Inland Rail has reached a major environmental milestone with the successful retirement of 20,461 biodiversity credits for its Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 (N2NS P1) project.