Record numbers turned out for the TAS Rugby Carnival in Armidale, with clubs dominating across the divisions.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Another high visibility operation in Tamworth
Police have charged eight people following a three-day high-visibility operation targeting crime around Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes Severn Council welcomes illicit tobacco crackdown
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis has welcomed a recent multi-agency operation targeting illegal products in the local community, following raids on stores in Armidale and Glen Innes.
Posted inGunnedah, Moree
NSW country mayors honoured as patrons
The Country Mayors Association of NSW has named three former chairmen as patrons, recognising their leadership and contribution to regional councils.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
New era for New England Rugby as 2026 season kicks off
New England Rugby’s 2026 season kicks off with Barraba’s debut and Dorrigo’s historic women’s first, signalling competition growth across region.
Posted inEducation, Indigenous, Narrabri
Narrabri Shire Libraries launches Community Story Circle program
Narrabri Shire Libraries will launch a four-week program uniting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents through storytelling, cultural exchange and community connections.
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Parenting and kids
Gunnedah set to shine as Show weekend arrives
Gunnedah prepares for a vibrant show weekend, with community spirit, agriculture, entertainment and tradition on display across three days locally.
Posted inSport, Tamworth, Youth
Tamworth ready to host NSW’s rising sporting stars this weekend
Tamworth will host about 1,000 of New South Wales’ top emerging athletes this weekend for the 2026 Regional Academy Games.
Posted inBundarra
Level 2 water restrictions now in place for Bundarra residents
Bundarra residents are now under Level 2 water restrictions as local storage levels drop below 62 per cent, triggering tighter limits on household water use.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Women
NSW expands access to the pill, putting women’s healthcare closer to home
NSW women will soon be able to get the pill directly from pharmacists under a $4.5 million reform to improve access and cut delays.