A resurgence of the state’s live music culture and Tamworth gets a alice. The final encore has been played for Great Southern Nights 2024, with more than 90,000 music-lovers rocking to more than 300 gigs in various NSW locations.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser
Armidale Women’s Shelter benefits by over $40,000
Armidale Rotary Club’s Annual Quiz Night has provided Armidale Women’s Shelter with a much needed financial boost of over $40,000.
Posted inGunnedah Shire
Helping with responsible pet ownership in Gunnedah Shire
Gunnedah Shire Council’s Community Safety Team will visit shire villages and localities to provide responsible pet ownership advice during the next few months. Find out when they will be in your area here.
Posted inEducation, Gunnedah
Celebrating 10 years of the 1000 Books Before School Program
Did you read a book to your kid(s) before bed tonight? If not, its time to start. The 1000 Books Before School is a program that has spread across the country – from the city streets of Sydney to the beaches of the Gold Coast and the Tasmanian town of Wynyard. And it started in Gunnedah.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Learn new skills at NERAM printmaking weekend
Attention Art lovers from around the New England, you are invited to immerse yourself in a weekend of printmaking this April at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale.
Posted inArmidale
NSW Government to begin public consultations on Compulsory Land Acquisitions review
The NSW Government has begun public consultation on their review into improving compulsory land acquisition processes. Armidale has been chosen to host an in-person public consultation session.
Posted inGeneral News
Saving billions of litres of water in our regions
Uralla and Moree Councils have made the list of15 local water utilities offered up to $150,000 in co-funding to launch infrastructure projects targeting water loss and boosting efficiency.
Posted inGunnedah
Housing strategy updated to guide future growth in Gunnedah Shire
The Gunnedah Shire Local Housing Strategy has been updated to ensure it aligns with the amended New England North West Regional Plan 2041, and is now on public exhibition.
Posted inAgriculture
Nominations open for Local Land Services board elections
Local Land Services will hold an election this May to fill local board member roles across the state. This is an opportunity for ratepayers to put their hand up and participate so their local board reflects the needs of their unique region.
Posted inTamworth
New reservoir to enhance water supply for Tamworth residents
Construction of a new 10 megalitre water reservoir in the Tamworth region has been successfully completed. This milestone marks a significant enhancement in water storage infrastructure, ensuring the community’s growing needs are met.