A popular outreach program at Glen Innes, which saw inmates from the local Correctional Centre undertake various public space and community parks maintenance and upgrade projects, will restart soon.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArmidale, Guyra
Not-for-profit founder Armidale’s Australia Day Ambassador
Social entrepreneur and youth advocate Jarrod Wheatley OAM has been named as Armidale’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2023.
Posted inCroppa Creek
Increased construction costs threatened new amenities block at Croppa Creek
Construction of a new shower and amenities block at the Croppa Creek Recreation Reserve will continue after an additional grant from the NSW Government to cover the unexpectedly high costs.
Posted inBundarra, Emergency management, Inverell, Manilla, Tamworth
UPDATED: Bush fire continues to burn at Bundarra
A bush fire is continuing to burn in the Bundarra area, west of Wearnes Road and north of Glenelg Road, 45 Kilometres south west of Inverell.
Posted inGunnedah
New shared pathway in Gunnedah
Work has started on a shared pathway extension in Gunnedah that will connect the Namoi River to Mullibah Lagoon, connecting the open spaces and improving safety for users.
Posted inAgriculture, Health, News
Floods and lost crops affecting rural health
The National Rural Health Alliance is concerned at how the La Niña weather cycle and flooding during 2021–22 has affected rural people, exacerbating health and other issues already faced by stretched communities.
Posted inLifestyle, News, NSW Politics
Make sure you use your ‘back to school’ vouchers before they run out
With the first term of the 2023 school year fast approaching, parents are being reminded to tap into several vouchers aimed at easing the cost of living for local families, including back to school vouchers.
Posted inHealth, News, NSW Politics
New assistance for IVF patients
Women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate in an Australian first.
Posted inGuyra, Local News, NSW Politics
Guyra Men’s Shed switches to solar
The Guyra Men’s Shed will be installing a new rooftop solar power system thanks to a State Government grant.
Posted inCrime, News, Tourism
Scam warning: don’t buy tickets for dinosaur show in Queensland
Scammers have been taking advantage of school holiday travellers in Queensland by selling tickets to life size animatronic dinosaur shows that don’t exist.