A nostalgic payphone game is bringing Tenterfield residents together, sparking new connections and renewed community engagement.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Volunteering
RFS volunteers honoured for decades of service
More than 30 Liverpool Range District RFS volunteers were recognised in Quirindi this week for almost 1,000 years’ service.
Posted inHealth
Tamworth residents invited to help shape local health priorities
Tamworth residents are being urged to help shape future health services through a major community consultation process.
Posted inNarrabri, Volunteering
Julie Dowleans named Narrabri Shire’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year
Julie Dowleans has been named Narrabri Shire’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year as part of National Volunteer Week.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Health
UNE expands nursing training with new clinical laboratories
UNE has expanded its nursing training capacity in Armidale, unveiling new state-of-the-art clinical labs to help address regional healthcare workforce shortages.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding
Small grants available for community projects across Armidale region
Applications for the next round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community and Village Grants will open on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Posted inEmployment, Politics
Welcome Experience program expands to help regional councils tackle worker shortages
Regional councils across the New England and North West are set to receive extra support in attracting and retaining staff, following the expansion of the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program into local government.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade among regional stars chasing back-to-back wins for NSW
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade will represent NSW in Saturday night’s PBR Australia Origin opener in Newcastle as the Blues chase back-to-back titles.
Posted inArmidale, Women
Women building futures in Armidale region
Armidale Regional Council has launched a civil construction apprenticeship program aimed at boosting female participation and regional workforce capacity.
Posted inArmidale, Consultations and feedback, Energy
Have your say on community batteries in the New England region
New England residents are being invited to help shape future community battery projects through local focus groups and interviews.