New England Times News Desk, Author at New England Times

Regional rail fleet moves forward as State Government accelerates delivery after delays

by New England Times News DeskMarch 7, 2026March 10, 2026

New trains for NSW’s long-delayed Regional Rail Fleet are now arriving and being tested on lines serving the New England.

Tamworth

Telstra to upgrade 4G and 5G services in Taminda

by New England Times News DeskMarch 7, 2026March 7, 2026

Telstra will temporarily switch off its Taminda mobile site this week to upgrade 4G capacity and prepare for faster 5G.

Business, Tamworth

New England towns share in $2m boost for regional night-time economy

by New England Times News DeskMarch 7, 2026March 10, 2026

Tamworth will share in a $2 million NSW Government pilot aimed at boosting regional night-time economies.

General News

Court dismisses Kingstown fence dispute involving Rinehart property

by New England Times News DeskMarch 6, 2026March 7, 2026

A long running fence dispute between a New England landholder and mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court, with negotiations now continuing privately between the parties.

Armidale, Education, Sport

Local athletes to benefit from new high-performance academy

by New England Times News DeskMarch 6, 2026March 10, 2026

UNE has teamed up with Armidale Regional Council to nurture the region’s top young athletes, as part of the inaugural Talent ID High Performance Academy.

Tamworth, Women

Tamworth dance teacher named Local Woman of the Year

by New England Times News DeskMarch 6, 2026March 10, 2026

Tamworth City Dance Academy principal Kellie Singh has been named the Tamworth Electorate’s Local Woman of the Year.

Awards, Good News, Tamworth

Tamworth takes centre stage at inaugural MTA NSW Automotive Excellence Awards

by New England Times News DeskMarch 5, 2026March 10, 2026

Tamworth has emerged as one of the big winners at the inaugural Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) Automotive Excellence Awards 2026, with a local apprentice and business both taking home honours on the night.

Local News

Fuel prices surge in major cities as NRMA urges action, with New England motorists watching closely

by New England Times News DeskMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Fuel prices in Australia’s major cities have surged above expected levels, with the NRMA warning regional motorists — including in the New England — could soon feel the impact.