This International Volunteer Day, the NSW State Emergency Service is celebrating its orange family, who tirelessly respond to calls for help from the community.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Millions for Moree roads
Moree has received a massive $6.9 million cash shot-in-the-arm for Moree Plains Shire Council to repair and upgrade the region’s most beleaguered roads.
Posted inHealth
Senate report seeks solutions for dental services in rural areas
The National Rural Health Alliance says several of their key recommendations on access to dental services in rural Australia have been incorporated in a Senate report.
Posted inGunnedah
Have your say about Gunnedah’s open spaces
Gunnedah Shire residents are being asked to help shape the future of some of the Shire’s best-loved open spaces.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows
More pics from Fleece to Fashion
The Fleece to Fashion Gala was held at Deargee on the weekend – check out the photos!
Posted inAgriculture, Energy
Report shows farmers don’t have to choose between growing food and hosting solar
Australia has enormous potential for grazing sheep and growing fruits and vegetables under solar panels, but better planning, more research and targeted government policy is needed
Posted inHillgrove
Hillgrove courts opened
Hillgrove has two new synthetic grass multisport courts, officially opened for play last weekend.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale innovators Observa Care win national award
Observa Care was the winner of the Health Category in the 2023 Innovate with nbn Grants Program awards and overall champion.
Posted inGeneral News
New generators, upgrades to keep New England connected in fire and flood
New generators at Inverell, Gunnedah, Tamworth and Armidale are being deployed as part of a suite of measures to improve mobile phone services during disasters.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth Regional
Additional pensioner rates rebate proposal to be discussed at TRC on Tuesday
Tamworth Regional Council will consider additional rebates for concession card holders as part of the deliberations on an SRV.