Farmers are calling for urgent repairs to roads and bridges across the north east of the state as the extent of damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred becomes clear.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Weather
Flood watch cancelled as predicted heavy rain fails to appear
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.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Weather
Now she comes: wide spread heavy rain and flash flooding across the New England today
Heavy rain and flash flooding is expected to affect Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri, and surround areas, throughout today.
Posted inAwards, Women
NSW Women of the Year announced
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. […]
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Showjumping cancelled but the Armidale show goes on
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.
Posted inDorrigo, Local News, Sport
Dorrigo Rangers Return as NERU gears up for 2025 Season
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
Posted inLocal News, Rugby League, Sport
Viva Las Vegas in the New England
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.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Phones and internet
Farmers cautiously welcome mobile overhaul election proposal
NFF has welcomed a Labor proposal that would require mobile phone providers to provide service across all of Australia by 2027
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Roads and Infrastructure
Inland Rail achieves key biodiversity offset target
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.
Posted inGood News, Inverell
Inverell Aquatic Centre set to open this Thursday
After months of anticipation, the new multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre is set to welcome the public for the first time this Thursday