The Wearnes Road bushfire in the Bundarra area, 45k’s South West of Inverell, is still burning but is well controlled with light rain overnight assisting the efforts of the NSW RFS.

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Golden Guitar Awards back to normal but some surprises
Country music’s big night was a great success last night, returning to normal after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, with the youngest ever winner picking up a Golden Guitar and a surprise win for male artist of the year.
Big final weekend for the Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival
It’s the last weekend for the Guyra Lamb and Potato festival, and it’s a big one, with the show’n’shine, model trains, and bush dance on today.
Investigation underway after police shot and killed a man in Tenterfield
A critical incident investigation is underway after police shot dead Corey Selby, a 48 year old father of two, in Tenterfield yesterday.
Inspiring young locals represent the New England on new youth taskforce
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Young Woman competition for Inverell Show now open
The Inverell Show is on February 24-26, and entries are now open for the Inverell Show Young Woman Competition.
New store in Glen Innes helps cut the costs of enjoying the outdoors
A new second-hand saddlery and fishing equipment store is opening in Glen Innes this weekend, helping to cut the costs of enjoying the outdoors.
Last days to comment on revised ARC plans
The opportunity to comment on Armidale Regional Council’s Revised Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Resourcing Strategy 2022-2026, part of the documentation to apply for a Special Rates Variation, will close this Friday January 20.
Tamworth local Loren Ryan wins 2023 Star Maker of the Year
Tamworth local and Indigenous woman Loren Ryan has been crowned the 43rd Toyota Star Maker winner at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Work begins on new Glen Innes hospital
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