New England Times News Desk, Author at New England Times

Feature, Narrabri, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure

Old Violet Street Bridge removed as new structure takes shape

by New England Times News DeskMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Demolition of Narrabri’s Violet Street Bridge is underway, with work now shifting to foundations for the new $7 million structure.

Armidale, Education, Feature, What's on

Teams tackle time at 13th da Vinci Decathlon in Armidale

by New England Times News DeskMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Nearly 500 students from across regional NSW have gathered in Armidale today for the 13th Northern NSW da Vinci Decathlon

Agriculture, Armidale, Feature

Seasoned and retired farmers group to launch in Armidale

by New England Times News DeskMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Farmers across the New England region are invited to attend the first meeting of the Armidale Seasoned and Retired Farmers Group, which will begin in April.

Accidents and road closures, Moonbi

24 year old dies after Moonbi crash last month

by New England Times News DeskMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

A 24 year old man has died six weeks after being involved in a two car crash at Moonbi.

Feature, Local News, Money, NSW Politics

Push to cut rego costs for rural drivers introduced to Parliament

by New England Times News DeskMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

A proposal to cut vehicle registration costs for country drivers has been introduced to NSW Parliament, with Barwon MP Roy Butler arguing the current system unfairly penalises people living in rural areas.

Crime, Feature, NSW Politics

Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed under new NSW laws

by New England Times News DeskMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

New laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes will be introduced to Parliament today, as the NSW Government moves to crack down on dangerous riding behaviour across the state.