The NSW Government today announced a record investment of $40.6 million in funding to improve animal welfare, just days after a million dollar grant was given to Gunnedah to build a new pound.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla Shire
Expansion of Uralla solar farm gets little opposition
The New England Solar Farm near Uralla is set to expand after only one substantive objection was received to their modification proposal.
Posted inHealth, Inverell
Free perimenopause talk in Inverell
A free public health talk on perimenopause will be held in Inverell on the 18th of February hosted by a hormonal consultant, naturopath and author Kim Piper.
Posted inHealth
AMA rates Tamworth as one of the worst hospitals
Only three out of 201 public hospitals across Australia are providing care within recommended timeframes, and none of the hospitals in the New England, according to a report by the AMA.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree, Tamworth
Moree, Armidale, Tamworth benefit from Telestroke service
People in Moree, Armidale and Tamworth are among more than 3,000 patients who experienced a stroke in rural and regional NSW and received life-changing treatment thanks to the $21.7 million NSW Telestroke Service.
Posted inArmidale
University of the Third Age gets much needed upgrade
Armidale’s University of the Third Age, also called U3A, will undertake a number of much-needed upgrade and maintenance projects on its Markham Street premises thanks to a grant from the NSW Government.
Posted inArmidale
Last days to get cheap tickets for Armidale show
The Armidale and New England Show is on March 3rd and 4th, and if you act quickly, you can get your tickets for 20% off.
Posted inEducation, NSW Politics
Postgrad teaching back to 1 year degree in NSW
Aspiring teachers in NSW will once again be able to enter the classroom after completing a one-year postgraduate course after a change in NSW Government policy, but there is no guarantee the change will increase teacher numbers.
Posted inLocal News
Congratulations to New England’s Australia Day Award recipients
A number of New England residents have been recognised for their achievements and contribution in the Australia Day awards.
Posted inGeneral News
Jan 26: What’s on today?
Whether you call it Australia Day, Invasion Day, or Thursday, there’s lots going on today around the region. Here’s what we’ve found so far.