New England Times News Desk, Author at New England Times

Trains North petition delivered

by New England Times News DeskOctober 23, 2023

A crowd gathered at Armidale Railway Station on Friday to celebrate the successful completion of a petition to the NSW legislative Assembly seeking the restoration of passenger train services from Armidale to Queensland

Local festivals and shows

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to the Armidale Town Hall

by New England Times News DeskOctober 22, 2023

Willy Wonka’s world will bring the historic Armidale Town Hall alive next week when more than 100 students from PLC Armidale will perform six shows of the College’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Animals, Tamworth, What's on

All paws on deck for Healthy Pet Day

by New England Times News DeskOctober 21, 2023

Dogs and cats in the Tamworth region can get access to a free health check with the next Healthy Pet Day to be held at The Youthie on Thursday 26 October.

Awards

Nominations closing soon for NSW Woman of the Year

by New England Times News DeskOctober 21, 2023

Shine a light on women and girls making a difference! Nominations are closing soon for the 2024 NSW Women of the Year awards.

Crime

Call for parliamentary inquiry on regional crime

by New England Times News DeskOctober 20, 2023

The Country Mayors Association, Police Association of New South Wales and NSW Farmers, as well as local MP Adam Marshall, have called for a Parliamentary Inquiry into crime, law and order in rural and regional New South Wales.

General News

Local teacher wins Premier’s award

by New England Times News DeskOctober 19, 2023

Teacher Lesley Lamb of Timbumburi Public School has won a prestigious 2024 Premier’s Teacher Scholarship

General News

Small Business Month: transport, healing, first aid, mobile vet

by New England Times News DeskOctober 19, 2023

Today we have a transport provider, sound healers, first aid trainers and a mobile vet.

Armidale, Arts, Indigenous

Indigenous art program inspires local students

by New England Times News DeskOctober 18, 2023

Artworks from school students who participated in an Indigenous arts education program in the New England will go on display at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place in Armidale […]