Lia Edwards

Armidale, What's on

Public forum on the future of trains in Armidale

by Lia EdwardsAugust 6, 2023

Another forum on the future of trains north of Armidale will be held tomorrow night at the Armidale City Bowling Club.

Energy

Three more solar farms open for comment

by Lia EdwardsAugust 1, 2023

Plans for three more solar farms to be developed in the New England are currently on exhibition and open for comment.

Gunnedah

Volunteers needed for Yallambee Homes board

by Lia EdwardsJuly 30, 2023

Volunteers are needed to join the board of Yallambee Homes for the Aged in Gunnedah.

Health

Free parking at hospitals from 1 August

by Lia EdwardsJuly 26, 2023

One cost will soon be eliminated at many travelling patients, with the NSW Government making parking free at Tweed, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Maitland and Belmont (Lake Macquarie) hospitals.

Local News, News

See what your town looked like 100 years ago

by Lia EdwardsJuly 22, 2023

Over 4,600 historic plans of 460 regional towns in NSW have just been digitised and made available for the first time on the State Library of NSW’s website.

Agriculture

$38m for sheep and goat EID tags

by Lia EdwardsJuly 20, 2023

The Albanese and Minns Governments have jointly announced more than $38 million to support the transition to sheep and goat eID, but NSW Farmers says it’s not enough.

Agriculture

Millions to tackle feral pigs

by Lia EdwardsJuly 19, 2023

The NSW Government is ramping up efforts to tackle rising feral pig populations across the state, providing an $8 million boost to help fund a new coordinated control program.

Environment

Swap your old yabby traps for a new lure at AgQuip to help fish habitat

by Lia EdwardsJuly 17, 2023

Recreational fishers will have the chance to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at AgQuip to support sustainable fishing practices.