The communities of Emerald Hill and Mullaley are better connected following technology upgrades at their village halls.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArts, Tamworth
Australian Government backs national tour of Tamworth Textile Triennial
The Australian Government awarded $121,128 to support a national tour of Tamworth’s sixth Textile Triennial exhibition nationwide program.
Posted inBendemeer, Energy
Essential Energy advises of planned power outage for Bendemeer and surrounding areas
Essential Energy will carry out planned maintenance on Tuesday, 21 July, requiring a power outage affecting about 490 customers near Bendemeer.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Pesticide users reminded to meet record-keeping rules
Most north-west NSW farmers are complying with pesticide laws, but an EPA compliance campaign found some users need better record-keeping practices.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News
New initiative puts Aboriginal communities in the driver’s seat of licensing support
Transport for NSW is launching an Australian-first program training Aboriginal driving instructors to expand culturally safe licensing support statewide.
Posted inLocal News
Second wild migratory bird tests positive for H5 avian influenza
NSW has confirmed a second wild migratory seabird infected with highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza, while authorities say the risk to people remains low.
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Council seeks direct talks with HNELHD over Gunnedah Hospital helipad
Gunnedah Shire Council is urging Hunter New England Local Health District to meet locally and reinstate the hospital helipad for emergency retrievals.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Tamworth
Arts North West to transform regional CBDs with immersive night-time creative initiative
Arts North West will transform Tamworth and Armidale CBDs with immersive light, projection and public art experiences celebrating regional creativity after dark.
Posted inWalcha
Walcha growers claim Grand Champion title at 2026 Australian Fleece Competition
Commercial exhibitors Michael and Jenny Sweeney, of Tallara, Walcha, have won the Grand Champion title at the 2026 Australian Fleece Competition
Posted inArts, Tamworth
From ‘Little Texas’ to the big stage: Chris Cobb unveils debut album
Chris Cobb will release his debut album More Questions Than Answers after turning a journey from Papua New Guinea into an emerging Australian country music career.