Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed a Mayoral Minute calling for simple, practical changes to the NSW planning system to speed up housing approvals and boost supply across the state. […]
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Posted inArts, Feature, Good News, Local News
Last call for applications for art bursary
The New England Regional Art Museum is encouraging artists from around New England who want to improve their skills and more to apply for a $3500 bursary.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Local News
NSW Treasurer and industry experts headline New England North West Economic Luncheon in Tamworth
Business leaders, decision-makers, and industry professionals across the New England North West are encouraged to secure their seat now for the region’s economic luncheon in Tamworth.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Local News
New England farmers urged to prepare for another risky summer as storm claims surge
Farmers in New England are being urged to brace for another damaging summer, as new data from Elders Insurance reveals a sharp rise in storm-related claims and mounting repair costs across the region.
Posted inIndigenous, Quirindi, Water
Walhallow secures $4.4 million upgrade to overhaul water services
Walhallow is transforming its water services thanks to a $4.4 million joint investment from the Federal and State Governments that will boost water reliability and create a more sustainable future for the northwest village.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Local News
New handbook helps regional communities shape their energy future
As regional communities again find themselves at the centre of debates over Australia’s net-zero future, a new handbook launched that will help them play a more active role in shaping how renewable energy projects are developed in their region.
Posted inGood News, Inverell, Parenting and kids
Inverell opens Reflection Garden in Victoria Park
Inverell Shire Council has officially opened a new Reflection Garden in Victoria Park, intended as a place of remembrance for babies and children loss.
Posted inLocal News, Volunteering
New England finalists bound for 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
A group of outstanding volunteers from New England and the Northern Inland region will travel to Sydney next month to represent their community at the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Posted inEducation, Gunnedah
‘We all have a part to play’: 16 Days of Activism to end violence
Ending Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls is the focus of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2025.
Posted inArmidale, Narrabri, Public Transport
Electric buses in the regions doing their bit to reduce emissions
As World Sustainable Transport Day is upon us, Transport for NSW has shared encouraging findings from its regional Zero Emission Bus Program trial, informing the next steps toward cleaner, more sustainable transport in regional NSW.