Local artists are being encouraged to consider applying for a small grant to help them bring their creative dreams to life.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inFederal Politics
Budget 2023: The Highlights
A big surplus, cost of living relief, and so called ‘responsible measures’ were the highlight of tonight’s federal budget.
Posted inFederal Politics
Stopping rising homelessness urgent Budget priority
The nation’s peak body for homelessness is urging the Federal Government to address surging homelessness and inadequate income support in tomorrow’s Budget.
Posted inWhat's on
Cross-border community survey closing soon
New Englanders in the border communities or who regularly cross into Queensland have until Sunday to have their say in a survey about the cross-border issues they face.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Big Chill will thrill the whole family next weekend
The wait is nearly over with Armidale’s premier winter event, The Big Chill Festival, just a few days away, happening at the Armidale Sportsground this year on May 13 and 14.
Posted inGeneral News
Shannon Vale Road closed until late May
Shannon Vale Road, east of Glen Innes, is closed for most of the month while repairs are undertaken to a dangerous hole near Donnelly’s Bridge.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Moree meeting discusses local crime concerns
A roundtable meeting convened in Moree brought together senior local Police and council leaders to discuss the concerns of the community around crime.
Posted inGeneral News
Mayworth line dancing festival starts today
Hundreds of line dancers have descended on Tamworth to boot-scoot their way through the next four days at Mayworth.
Posted inCrime, Uralla
Volunteer fire fighter believed to be Uralla’s firebug charged
Arson Unit detectives have charged a volunteer firefighter over allegedly deliberately lighting a fire near Uralla.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Moree
More on in Moree this Mother’s Day weekend
Mother’s Day weekend in Moree is packed with activities including the much anticipated Moree on a Plate food and wine festival.