Motorists face changed traffic conditions on the Gwydir Highway for six months as turnout lane works begin at Gibraltar Range.
New England Times News Desk
Eight Tamworth and Gunnedah shops shut in illegal tobacco and vape blitz
Six Peel and Brisbane Street shops in Tamworth and two in Gunnedah’s Conadilly Street are shut for 90 days after raids uncovered 250,000 illicit cigarettes. And landlords could be next.
NSW small businesses go digital
Smaller teams, bigger reach, and nearly half now using AI. New research shows how NSW small businesses are changing, and why regional owners stand apart.
Narrabri and Moree groups invited to chase share of $100,000 port grants
There’s $100,000 on the table and Narrabri and Moree are named on the invitation list. Local charities have just over two weeks to get their applications in.
Cleaner heating switch delivers benefits for Armidale households
Armidale households are reporting cleaner homes, improved comfort and easier heating after replacing wood heaters with reverse-cycle air conditioning.
Police blitz for Labour Day weekend
Double demerits, random breath and drug tests, and 261 lives already lost this year. Police have a blunt message for anyone hitting the road this Labour Day long weekend.
North Tamworth church hall to create work for local tradies
A new North Tamworth church hall will provide space for local gatherings while supporting builders and tradies during construction.
Inverell waste strategy opens for public feedback
Inverell Shire residents are being invited to help shape the region’s waste and resource recovery services for the next decade.
Waterfall Way roadworks bring delays between Raleigh and Armidale
Residents, commuters and businesses relying on Waterfall Way are being urged to allow extra travel time as multiple roadworks continue between Raleigh and Armidale.
UNE extends accommodation support for regional and disadvantaged students
UNE will continue its accommodation credit in 2027, helping eligible students reduce the cost of living and studying in Armidale.
