Regional cities across the North Coast, Mid North Coast and New England are urging urgent water investment to sustain growth.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inAwards, Tamworth, Wallabadah
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship names New England finalists for 2026 program
Wallabadah designer Robbie Hartigan and West Tamworth musician Aimee Hannan are among finalists in the 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Crime Stoppers and NSW Police engage with Armidale community on crime prevention
Crime Stoppers NSW and NSW Police visited Armidale today to engage with the local community and promote crime prevention and reporting.
Posted inGunnedah
Could you be Mayor for a Day?
Secondary students are invited to explore in the world of civic leadership by applying to be Mayor for a Day.
Posted inNarrabri, Technology
NBN Fixed Wireless launched near Narrabri
The new nbn Fixed Wireless tower is improving broadband connectivity for more than 700 homes and businesses near Narrabri.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Man charged again over alleged Tamworth drug ring
A man already facing court over an alleged Tamworth drug network has been hit with fresh charges this week, after detectives travelled to Newcastle to make a second arrest.
Posted inGlen Innes, Public Transport
Mayor urges transport strategy to drive regional growth
Glen Innes Severn Council wants Transport for NSW to prioritise northern links and use infrastructure to drive growth.
Posted inTenterfield, Tourism
Tourism forum to highlight opportunities for growth across regional NSW
Tourism, business and government leaders will meet in Tenterfield to explore opportunities to grow regional economies through tourism investment.
Posted inAgriculture, Grants and funding, Somerton
Somerton poultry farm awarded $500,000 grant for innovative water storage project
A Somerton poultry farm has secured a $500,000 grant to trial an innovative water storage system improving water security.
Posted inArmidale, Balala, Business, Mining and Resources
Quarry owner fined $190,000 for operating without licence at Balala
The owner of a quarry near Armidale has been ordered to pay $190,000 after extracting gravel at up to four times the legal limit without an Environment Protection Licence.