Rising star Brooke Moran has been awarded the inaugural Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Good News
Locals leverage City to Surf to raise funds
Locals from school students to a mum are taking part in this weekend’s City to Surf in Sydney to support causes they care about.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Rail passes quietly reinstated after backlash
Affordable long-term NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes have been quietly reinstated following a public backlash over their sudden removal
Posted inRegional Development, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth aquatics centre project moves closer to construction
The long-anticipated Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence is a step closer, with Tamworth Regional Council to consider entering an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement at its meeting this week.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire
Glen Innes Severn Council determined to make a difference
From hosting the local government minister one day, to sending support to help flood recovery the next, Glen Innes Severn Council is proving determined to make a difference.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Last chance to catch Flickerfest in Gunnedah this weekend
Film lovers in the New England region have one final chance to experience the magic of Flickerfest in Gunnedah this weekend
Posted inInverell, School News, Sport, Tenterfield
Netballers converge in Inverell
It was game on in Inverell as more than 280 secondary students hit the courts for a full day of action in the Netball NSW Schools Cup.
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Entertainment, Nundle
Old skill to become new tradition in Nundle
A time-honoured bush skill is being brought back into the spotlight with the launch of the inaugural Billy Boiling Championships at the Peel Inn Hotel in Nundle.
Posted inFire, Good News, Local News, Tamworth, Volunteering
Boost for fire preparedness as new trucks roll out across New England
Six new trucks have been presented and 45 local RFS volunteers honoured at an event in Tamworth, while the bush fire danger season has been permanently extended for Uralla, Walcha and Armidale.
Posted inBusiness, Walcha
Darks Plumbing takes the win – and Facebook – by storm
After a groundswell of community support during Best in the New England voting yesterday, Darks Plumbing Walcha has taken out the title of Best Plumber, and their very first Facebook post was to share the good news.