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Lia Edwards

Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.

Posted inEmergency management, Manilla, Werris Creek

Demand for Werris Creek and Manilla Fire and Rescue Stations to be upgraded

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 29, 2024

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

Posted inBusiness

Business as usual for New England commercial radio stations after owner’s passing

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 22, 2024

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.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth

Stallholders wanted for an enchanting winter celebration in Tamworth

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 16, 2024

Tamworth is set to transform into a winter wonderland on Saturday, August 10, as the community gathers for “A Winter’s Night”.

Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics

New CEO and Board Chair for APVMA

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 12, 2024

A new CEO and Board Chair have been appointed to the APVMA after almost two years of turmoil for the Armidale based regulator.

Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Tamworth

TAMS secures funding for new facility

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 7, 2024

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) has secured a government grant for $4.3m to build a new facility.

Posted inBingara, Local festivals and shows

Bingara Orange Festival on this weekend

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 4, 2024

Bingara will come alive this weekend with all things Orange, with the annual Happy Days Orange Festival.

Posted inGeneral News

New pokies harm minimisation measures for pubs and clubs

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 3, 2024

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.

Posted inArmidale, General News, Health

New ‘urgent care’ in Armidale causes confusion

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 2, 2024April 28, 2025

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.

Posted inLocal politics

Councillors to give themselves a payrise

blankby Lia EdwardsJune 26, 2024

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.

Posted inWerris Creek

First day of the next stage for Werris Creek’s coal community

blankby Lia EdwardsJune 25, 2024

There were a few emotions at Whitehaven’s Werris Creek Mine yesterday as the very last coal train was loaded.

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