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.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
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.
Posted inGeneral News
Learn new digital skills at Uralla’s Get Online Week forum
Uralla residents will have the chance to boost their digital confidence this week with a free local event as part of Get Online Week.
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.