New England Times News Desk, Author at New England Times

New England Lapidary and Fossicking Clubhouse expansion

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 28, 2023

It’s like gem lover’s Christmas, with Minerama next week, and funding for the New England Lapidary and Fossicking Club to extend its clubhouse building at the Uralla Showground.

Business

Local business chambers urged to register interest for ‘business improvement districts’

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 28, 2023

A scheme used around the world to help high streets flourish and town centres thrive will be trialled as part of an Australian-first $2.75 million NSW Government pilot program.

Millions for road repair in Armidale, Glen Innes

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 28, 2023

A huge funding boost will see some of the worst roads around Armidale and Glen Innes rebuilt.

NSW Politics

$250 for local students and apprentices

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 27, 2023

Regional apprentices and trainees can now apply for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card.

Health, Tamworth

People power push for PET scanner

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 27, 2023

The push for a PET scan in the North West has gained further momentum following representations for the machine to be installed at the North West Cancer Centre in Tamworth.

Indigenous, Tamworth Regional

Trelawney Station access road to get upgrade

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 27, 2023

Getting in and out of Trelawney Station is set to become a whole lot easier with an upgrade to the access road on the way.

NSW Votes 2023

Tackling election disinformation

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 27, 2023

The NSW Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to help reduce the spread of disinformation ahead of the NSW State election.

Gunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional

‘Big Sky Dreaming’ experience coming to Lake Keepit

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 27, 2023

The Tamworth and Gunnedah regions are set to become international star-gazing tourist destinations with a new ‘Big Sky Dreaming’ experience coming to Reflections Holiday Park Lake Keepit.