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

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Invergowrie, New England Electorate

Meet Natasha Ledger, Independent, New England

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Natasha Ledger isn’t your average newbie political candidate, and she’s running again for New England.

Posted inAnimals, Local News

Easter chocolate is good for you, not your pets

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 18, 2025April 21, 2025

While eating chocolate eggs is part of the fun this Easter, the RSPCA is reminding pet owners its a really bad idea to share it with our furry friends.

Posted inLocal News

Police urge stay safe this Easter Long Weekend

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 18, 2025April 21, 2025

Double demerits are now in play as we head into the Easter long weekend. Police are urging drivers to take extra care.

Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union

Spoils shared at 20th TAS Rugby Carnival

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Strathfield’s St Patrick’s College have taken out the the 20th TAS Rugby Carnival held at The Armidale School on the weekend.

Posted inArmidale, Environment, Grants and funding

New project offers $3000 to ditch the wood fire heating in Armidale

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 14, 2025April 15, 2025

Asthma Australia has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing harmful air pollution in Armidale by encouraging residents to replace their woodfire heaters.

Posted inHealth, Tamworth

“Safe staffing” rolled out at Tamworth Hospital amid ongoing healthcare debate

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 14, 2025April 15, 2025

Tamworth Hospital has become the latest NSW facility to implement safe staffing levels as part of the NSW Government’s initiative.

Posted inLocal News, Water

NSW Government listens on wetlands

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 14, 2025April 13, 2025

The NSW Government has listened carefully to valuable community feedback on revised wetland mapping in 6 unregulated water sharing plans.

Posted inLocal News, What's on

Big screen, on-stage, book and craft fun these school holidays

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

There’s a lot happening around the New England these school holidays. Check out what’s happening in your neighbourhood here.

Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, School News

New England teams off to State Final of da Vinci Decathlon

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 13, 2025April 14, 2025

New England students, including five teams from Armidale and one from Inverell, have qualified for the State Final of the da Vinci Decathlon in Sydney later this year,

Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Bull riders battle for glory in Armidale showdown

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 10, 2025April 12, 2025

The dirt’s about to fly as the toughest sport on the planet rides into Armidale this weekend for the PBR Monster Energy Armidale Invitational.

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