A burst water main has shut the New England Highway in Uralla, with detours sending trucks through local streets.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, NSW News
Police out in force as double demerits begin for long weekend
Double demerits are in force and police are out in numbers — with the road toll already higher than last year.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE prepares for largest Open Day in years
UNE will host its largest Open Day in years, with more than 1,300 prospective students expected on campus.
Posted inParenting and kids, Quirindi
Quirindi gears up for community Heritage Festival
Quirindi will come alive with tractors, trains and community spirit when the annual Heritage Festival returns to the Rural Heritage Village on May 2–3.
Posted inInverell, Local festivals and shows
Copeton to host inaugural Show and Shine aimed at boosting tourism
Copeton Dam will host its inaugural Show and Shine this weekend, with organisers aiming to build a tourism drawcard.
Posted inFire, Hillgrove
Community-first response contains Hillgrove bushfire
A fast-moving bushfire at Hillgrove Village was quickly contained on Sunday, with protecting local residents the top priority.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Domestic Violence, Glen Innes, Inverell
New England creative events to raise awareness of DV
A series of powerful community events will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Posted inAwards, Awareness Events, Volunteering
Nominations open to recognise region’s quiet achievers
Know someone who gives their time to help others? Nominations are now open to recognise the New England’s volunteers.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
From paddock to petrol: canola could help fuel Australia’s future
The New England’s rolling fields of bright yellow canola have long drawn tourists each spring, but the crop could soon attract attention for a different reason — helping address Australia’s fuel challenges.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Sport
Final call for young cricketers to apply for Waratahs scholarship
Armidale’s young cricketers have just weeks left to apply for a scholarship offering elite coaching and mentoring opportunities.