Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has continued his campaign to have the Werris Creek and Manilla Fire and Rescue Stations upgraded

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Business as usual for New England commercial radio stations after owner’s passing
New England’s commercial radio stations are operating as usual following the passing of the owner of the 42-station Super Radio Network on Friday.
Stallholders wanted for an enchanting winter celebration in Tamworth
Tamworth is set to transform into a winter wonderland on Saturday, August 10, as the community gathers for “A Winter’s Night”.
New CEO and Board Chair for APVMA
A new CEO and Board Chair have been appointed to the APVMA after almost two years of turmoil for the Armidale based regulator.
TAMS secures funding for new facility
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) has secured a government grant for $4.3m to build a new facility.
Bingara Orange Festival on this weekend
Bingara will come alive this weekend with all things Orange, with the annual Happy Days Orange Festival.
New pokies harm minimisation measures for pubs and clubs
Pubs and clubs with gaming machines are now required to comply with new measures the state government says aim to support people at risk of gambling harm.
New ‘urgent care’ in Armidale causes confusion
Late last week, the NSW Government announced a new ‘urgent care’ was open in Armidale. But unlike the ‘urgent care’ in Tamworth, they didn’t want to say where it was.
Councillors to give themselves a payrise
Armidale Regional Council levies some of the highest rates in the state, and today Councillors will vote on keeping more of that money for themselves.
First day of the next stage for Werris Creek’s coal community
There were a few emotions at Whitehaven’s Werris Creek Mine yesterday as the very last coal train was loaded.