Level 2 water restrictions are back and a discoloured water alert is current, but things are looking up for Uralla Shire’s long-term water security, set to receive a major boost in NSW Government funding.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inEmergency management, Gwydir Shire
Building a better future for RFS brigade volunteers
New England will gain a new Namoi-Gwydir Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre under a $34.5 million statewide RFS infrastructure boost.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Disability
Ascent changes services to strengthen delivery model
Ascent has announced it is expanding supported living and respite services while reshaping its Armidale operations to better meet participant needs in a changing NDIS landscape.
Posted inGuyra, Water
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Malpas Dam
A Red Alert has been issued for Malpas Dam near Guyra after high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae were detected in untreated water, prompting health warnings for residents and visitors.
Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Health, Wellbeing
Healthier skin begins with simpler, more conscious choices
In a world of crowded bathroom shelves and complex skincare routines, healthier skin is often less about adding the latest product and more about understanding what the skin is exposed to every day.
Posted inArmidale, Ebor, Energy, Environment, NSW Politics, Tamworth
New England BESS projects get certainty with government contracts
Three large-scale battery projects proposed for the New England have been awarded state-backed contracts as part of the NSW Government’s long-duration energy storage rollout
Posted inFundraiser, Gunnedah, Moree, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
NRL HOGS coming to Gunnedah, Moree, Tamworth
The NRL HOGS National Tour is getting underway today, with the annual grassroots initiative once again rolling into regional communities to promote rugby league, connect with young players and celebrate the people who keep the game strong in rural areas.
Posted inSport
Real support for local sporting stars of tomorrow
From Europe-bound hockey dreams to a rowing boat named Bubbles, New England’s next generation of sporting stars are chasing big goals with a little help from home.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
Former UNE SRI boss to take helm of Country Universities Centre
University of New England SMART Region Incubator founding director Dr Lou Conway has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Country Universities Centre
Posted inArmidale, Sport, What's on
Tahs on the hunt for next champion cricketer
Do you have a young Ellyse Perry or Josh Hazlewood in your midst? Applications are open now for the 2026 Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship