Over $4 million has been granted to local airports, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is critical of how long it took to release the funding.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inEnvironment, Uralla Shire
Locals drive project to improve water security for Uralla
Landholders in the Kentucky Creek Dam catchment are taking their own action to prevent soil loss, stop silt from ending up in the dam, and help with water security for Uralla.
Posted inBundarra, Inverell
Light rain overnight helps control Bundarra Fire
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.
Posted inEntertainment, Guyra
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.
Posted inCrime, Tenterfield
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.
Posted inKentucky, Local News, NSW Politics, Tamworth, Uralla Shire
Inspiring young locals represent the New England on new youth taskforce
Tamworth’s Jack Lyon and Kentucky’s Katie Barnett have been appointed to represent the New England on the 2023 NSW Government Regional Youth Taskforce.
Posted inInverell
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.
Posted inGlen Innes
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.
Posted inArmidale, Local News
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.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
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.