Moree Plains Shire has announced their Australia Day awards – see who won!
New England Times News Desk
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Money
NFF calls for long term investment in agriculture
NFF has opted for the long view in a pre-budget submission to the federal government, seeking practical policy settings for the future of the sector
Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, Gunnedah
Gunnedah scholarship winners announced
Thirty-one young people are getting a headstart in their tertiary pursuits thanks to the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund (GCSF).
Posted inNarrabri, Water
Narrabri moves to Level 4 water restrictions as heat drives demand
Narrabri Shire Council will implement Level 4 water restrictions for the Narrabri township from 7am Saturday, 24 January, due to sustained high demand and forecast extreme heat
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Presets announced as headline act for Big Chill 26
Australian electronic heavyweights The Presets have been announced as the headline act for the Big Chill Festival 2026
Posted inCommunity development, Moree
Edward St water main to be replaced
Some Moree residents will face 48 hours of level 5 water restrictions next week due to essential water main replacement works on Edward Street.
Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Snape, snags and sunshine in the Shire
Gunnedah Shire is gearing up for a packed Australia Day with local businesses and community groups having lined up plenty of family-friendly activities.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Calling New England orgs to register now for 2026 Australian Heritage Festival
The National Trust of Australia is calling on event organisers to register now for inclusion in the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Gunnedah
Major solar projects to boost efficiency in Gunnedah
Gunnedah Shire Council will invest in significant solar projects for key community infrastructure, thanks to $439,815 in Australian Government funding.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Technology
AI forecasting could drive down household electricity bills
New research finds that AI transformer models can cut electricity price forecasting errors nearly in half, suggesting a path to lower power costs and more efficient renewable energy use.