It’s NSW Women’s Week this week with lots of events on including the NSW Women of the Year Awards is on 9 March.

New England Times News Desk
19 year old man killed in crash at Piallamore
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Pillamore, while younger teens were involved in a high speed chase in Tamworth.
20 k’s of Croppa Creek Road to be rebuilt
The notorious 20-kilometre-long Croppa Creek Road, the main road linking Croppa Creek and North Star, will be completely rebuilt and re-sealed
Crisis support being added to Lifeline Armidale
10 new crisis supporters will be trained and based in Armidale, answering calls to the 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Support telephone line.
Best in Women’s rugby heading to Tamworth
One tournament, two divisions, 48 teams, 6 fields, and 3,200 minutes of the best in women’s tens rugby is set to kick off in Tamworth later this year.
Builder appointed for new Moree Hospital
An important milestone has been reached in the delivery of a new $80 million hospital for Moree.
Cold drinks as Warialda Jockey Club gets powered up
Cold drinks, lights, and music are all coming to Warialda Jockey Club thanks to a grant to upgrade the electricity supply.
More money for regional events
Regional events are able to access more funding thanks to the opening of the NSW Government’s Regional Event Fund.
Social media good for sick people
Research has found that social media is having an overwhelmingly positive effect on people dealing with illness and patients in rehabilitation.
Gunnedah Hospital contractor appointed
The Gunnedah community is a step closer to their $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment with the contractor appointed.