Copeton Dam will host its inaugural Show and Shine this weekend, with organisers aiming to build a tourism drawcard.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inFire, Hillgrove
Community-first response contains Hillgrove bushfire
A fast-moving bushfire at Hillgrove Village was quickly contained on Sunday, with protecting local residents the top priority.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Domestic Violence, Glen Innes, Inverell
New England creative events to raise awareness of DV
A series of powerful community events will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Posted inAwards, Awareness Events, Volunteering
Nominations open to recognise region’s quiet achievers
Know someone who gives their time to help others? Nominations are now open to recognise the New England’s volunteers.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
From paddock to petrol: canola could help fuel Australia’s future
The New England’s rolling fields of bright yellow canola have long drawn tourists each spring, but the crop could soon attract attention for a different reason — helping address Australia’s fuel challenges.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Sport
Final call for young cricketers to apply for Waratahs scholarship
Armidale’s young cricketers have just weeks left to apply for a scholarship offering elite coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
NERAM launches program to back emerging regional artists
A new NERAM program is giving emerging regional artists the chance to work alongside acclaimed painter Angus Nivison and showcase their work in 2026.
Posted inGlen Innes, What's on, Youth
Young people take the lead for Youth Week 2026 in Glen Innes
Youth Week (9–17 April) is coming, with Glen Innes young people leading a packed program of events across the region.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Scaled-back Moree precinct plan adopted to ease pressure on council
The Moree Special Activation Precinct has been scaled back after council concerns, reducing costs while keeping long-term growth plans intact.
Posted inEntertainment, Moree
Moree schoolgirl Kyla Belle releases powerful new single
Moree schoolgirl Kyla Belle is making national waves with her new single Took A Turn.