Casual workers, carers, and cancer patients are falling through the cracks of Australia’s employment protections, prompting fresh calls for urgent policy reform from Cancer Council NSW.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inNarrabri, Water
$4 million boost to bolster Narrabri’s water security
Narrabri’s water supply is set for a significant upgrade, with the NSW Government committing $4 million to deliver a portable water treatment plant and develop new production bores for the town.
Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Somerton
Somerton welcomes first local preschool service
Somerton’s first dedicated preschool delivers local, high-quality early childhood education to families.
Posted inEducation, Local News, Water
A 60-million-year history lesson in 60 minutes
Dive into the history of Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin in just over an hour as Inspector-General Troy Grant closes the information gap on the Basin.
Posted inAwareness Events, General News, Health
Busting myths for Australian Food Safety Week
In the lead up to Australian Food Safety Week 8 to 15 November 2025, the Food Safety Information Council has released a national survey that shows 66% of Australians surveyed recall experiencing some form of food poisoning or gastro and 51% of those incorrectly blame the last thing they ate.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Tourism
Civic upgrades to amp up cinematic experience
Gunnedah’s Civic Theatre will be temporarily closed from 10-21 November for major technical upgrades.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Baan Baa, Crime, Manilla
1 year old killed by a train at Baan Baa
In a busy night for local police, a 1 year old girl has died after being clipped by a train at Baan Baa, and a man in Manilla has been charged with firearm and drug offences.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Uncovering the man behind the masterpieces: New book reveals the life of Howard Hinton
Most men might be a tad jealous if their wives spent five years learning everything about another man. But for devoted NERAM volunteer and now author Margaret Bain, her husband’s only response was encouragement.
Posted inParenting and kids, Tamworth
Grants open to upgrade local parks, halls and showgrounds
Community halls, parks and showgrounds across the Tamworth region could soon receive a boost, with the latest round of grant funding now open.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Contract awarded for Violet Street Bridge replacement
The Violet Street Bridge is getting a full replacement, with work starting early next year. Read more here.