Yetman’s water mains have been breaking down for decades. Inverell Shire Council has now signed off on a $485,853 fix for the ageing asbestos cement network.
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Posted inArmidale, Awards, Education
UNE meat scientist receives prestigious beef industry award
UNE meat scientist Professor Peter McGilchrist has received a prestigious beef industry award recognising his decades of research, mentorship and service.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Major concrete pour marks milestone for Nioka Palliative Care Unit expansion
Tamworth Hospital’s Nioka Palliative Care Unit expansion has reached a major milestone, with the first major concrete pour completed for the project.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Deepwater
Four chances for Deepwater residents to shape the village’s future
Deepwater locals are being offered four separate ways to have their say on the future of the village, with drop-in sessions locked in for Monday, 7 September and Wednesday, 9 September.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Work starts on new overtaking lane south of Tamworth
Work has begun on a new overtaking lane on the New England Highway south of Tamworth as part of a $5 million road safety upgrade.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Carroll
Police seek help in teenager’s death
A teenage boy has died following a crash near Carroll early this morning.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding
Armidale community projects cash in
Community groups across the Armidale region will share $62,500 in council grants to support local projects and programs.
Posted inNarrabri, Women
Rural women to gather in Narrabri for statewide event
Registrations are open for the 2026 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, set to bring more than 300 women to Narrabri for a day of learning, inspiration and connection.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Extra funds tip Violet Street Bridge budget over $7m
Narrabri Shire Council has tipped in almost half a million dollars more for the Violet Street Bridge, taking the total budget to $7 million.
Posted inNSW News, Sport
Combat sports referred to parliamentary inquiry
Bareknuckle boxing, power slap and backyard fight clubs are under the microscope, as the state government refers combat sports laws to a parliamentary inquiry.