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Lia Edwards

Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.

Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle

New festival to celebrate New England gardens planned for November

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 10, 2023

The inaugural New England Garden Festival is being planned to be held in Armidale in November.

Posted inArmidale, General News, Rugby Union, Sport

National Rugby Camp underway at UNE

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 9, 2023April 10, 2025

The annual National Rugby Camp is on again at UNE bringing hundreds of kids, their families, and rugby professionals to Armidale.

Posted inLocal News, Tamworth

Tamworth pillar Warren Woodley remembered for lifetime of service

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 4, 2023

Former Tamworth Mayor and well-known businessman Warren Woodley has been remembered for his strong advocacy for the region and his lifetime of serving the community.

Posted inEntertainment

Parkes goes Blue Hawaii for annual Elvis Festival

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 3, 2023

Record crowds are expected to attend the 30th Parkes Elvis Festival, which begins tomorrow with a Blue Hawaii theme.

Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News

Covid testing for Chinese travellers introduced after hesitation

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 2, 2023

After initial hesitation, the Australian Government will introduce pre-departure testing for COVID-19 for people travelling to Australia from China.

Posted inLifestyle

Looking for love? Today’s a good day to start

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 1, 2023

If you’re looking for love in 2023, apparently today is the day to log on to internet dating sites, with January 1 traditionally the day most people sign up.

Posted inHealth, News

Voluntary-assisted dying now available in Queensland

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 1, 2023

Terminally ill Queenslanders are now able to ask for medically-assisted death after the state’s voluntary-assisted dying scheme came into effect at midnight.

Posted inFederal Politics, News

Calls for national gun register renewed after Wieambilla Siege

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 30, 2022

National Cabinet will consider a national gun register and other reforms at their first meeting of 2023 following the Wieambilla Siege tragedy.

Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News

Covid 19 spike expected while government mulls reintroducing restrictions

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 30, 2022

The Australian Government is making no change to travel restrictions yet, as a post holiday spike in Covid-19 cases is widely expected across the country.

Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics

Joyce blames renewables for power prices

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 29, 2022

Federal member for New England Barnaby Joyce has again blamed renewable energy for high power prices and contributing to the high cost of living, despite the intensive investments in renewables throughout the New England area.

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