The Armidale community can now complete NSW Government transactions and services in a larger, modern Service NSW Centre following its relocation only 500 metres down the street.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Applications open for 2025–26 Red Meat Ambassadors Program
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is proud to announce the return of the successful and popular Ambassadors for the Red Meat Industry program and is calling for any individuals across the red meat supply chain to apply.
Posted inAwards, Grants and funding
Last chance to nominate for Australia Day Awards
With just hours left until nominations close, locals are being urged to put forward the unsung heroes of their communities for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards
Posted inEducation, Inverell Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Social issues and services
Inverell Shire Library to revitalise reading with LitUp program
Inverell Shire Public Library has been named as one of 27 successful schools, libraries and bookshops who will host LitUp events with authors and illustrators in their local communities.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport
Olympian comes to town for NIAS awards
An Olympic cyclist will headline the 33rd annual Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) Academy Awards, to be held in Armidale this weekend.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Sheep Sustainability Framework launches next Strategic Plan
The Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has unveiled its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian sheep industry’s leadership in sustainability, transparency, and industry accountability.
Posted inGood News, Legal, Moree
Legal Aid opens office in Moree to improve access
People in Moree will have greater access to legal services at their doorstep with the official opening of a new Legal Aid NSW office to meet growing demand this week.
Posted inFlood, Tamworth
Flood warning for the Peel River as persistent rain continues
The first of what is expected to be a number of minor flood warnings has been issued, with the SES and Bureau of Meteorology warning about low level flooding and road closures in Tamworth.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
Communication failures major risk to farm safety
From spotty mobile reception to assumptions about who’s where and doing what, communication failures are putting lives at risk on Australian farms.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Arandale quits Glen Innes Severn Council
Former Deputy Mayor Troy Arandale has resigned from Glen Innes Severn Council