Farmers could soon gain greater freedom to repair and service their own machinery, with the Federal Government proposing to extend Right to Repair laws to agriculture.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Health, NSW News
Furious over healthcare? NSW wants regional voices at the table
Furious about the state of healthcare in regional NSW? The government is now looking for locals to join an advisory panel and take regional concerns directly to the top.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell, Trades You Can Trust 26
Local plastering legend lives on
A new Inverell business is carrying on the legacy of a well-known local tradesman, with a team determined to continue the standards and workmanship he became known for.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Historic rivalry renewed as Farrer and TAS battle for annual shields
Farrer and The Armidale School will renew one of the region’s longest-running school sporting rivalries this Friday as students battle for the Dick Hodgson Shield and Jim Levy Shield.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Tamworth
New England Junior Hockey season gets underway
Junior hockey returned across New England this weekend as Hockey New England launched its 2026 season.
Posted inExpos, conferences and meetings, Mental Health, Tamworth
Rural mental health forum to discuss challenges and realities
Mental health professionals from across the Hunter New England will gather in Tamworth this month for a major rural mental health forum.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
New England region explores opportunity to “close the loop” on solar recycling
New England could become a solar recycling hub as rising end-of-life panels create economic and waste management opportunities.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, What's on
Kurrumbede Open Day returns for Mother’s Day weekend
A rare chance to visit historic Kurrumbede returns this weekend, with markets, music and Mother’s Day treats on offer.
Posted inGeneral News
Free flu clinic in Tamworth as flu season approaches
Free flu shots, no bookings, and even a needle-free option for kids at TAMS free vaccination clinic next week.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, What's on
Leading classical musicians to perform in lead up to Mothers Day
World-class classical music is coming to Gunnedah, with two leading performers taking the stage for a Mother’s Day treat.