Construction has begun on the Newell Highway’s largest heavy vehicle rest area near Narrabri, NSW, as part of a $261 million pavement upgrade project. Funded by Australian and NSW governments, the project aims to reduce driver fatigue and enhance road safety with new facilities for both heavy and light vehicles, slated for completion by early 2026.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inLocal News
Less than one week to go to have your say on telecommunications issues
Unhappy with you’re telecommunications service? Australians living and working in regional, rural and remote communities have under a week to have their say on telecommunications issues as part of the […]
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Rural Australians more debilitated by chronic pain than city
The 2024 National Pain Survey has found that the experience of Australians living with chronic pain in rural and remote communities is significantly different from the city.
Posted inAwards, General News, Moree
Local veteran recognised for military service
A World War II veteran from Moree has been recognised for his military service during a special presentation at the Moree RSL.
Posted inAgriculture, General News, What's on
NSW Farmers conference starts today
Farmers from all corners of the state will meet in Sydney this week to discuss critical issues such as the energy transition and feeding the future.
Posted inGeneral News
Group 4 Wrap: Moree ruthless, surprise wins for Kooty and Gunnedah
A golden point comeback of the ages, and another Mercy Rule loss, bookended the weekend’s Group 4 action
Posted inHealth, Moree
New Pilot Program launches to support Victim-Survivors of Domestic Violence in Moree
Moree has been chosen to take part in a nationwide trial aimed at recovery care for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.
Posted inCrime, Local News
Demerit point scheme put under the spotlight by Taskforce
If you love racking up demerit points and palming them off, you might want to think again. The Minns Labor Government has set up a taskforce, comprised of Transport for […]
Posted inArmidale
BackTrack warms up the kitchen with new support
BackTrack Youth Works in Armidale has welcomed a $45,560 funding boost to go towards a much needed kitchen upgrade.
Posted inGeneral News
Narrabri’s iconic Faulkner’s Cordial ready for a new lease on life
Narrabri’s iconic Faulkner Factory is ready for its next step with expressions of interest for a new tenant now open.