The Draft Gunnedah Shire Development Control Plan 2025 (DCP) is now on public exhibition.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inFire
Escaped burns spark warning on safe burning practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Have your say on Glen Innes’ future plans and improved long-term financial sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking the community’s feedback on how to proceed in is sustaining the town’s financial future.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Early voting centres closed on ANZAC Day
Reminder: Early voting centres are not open on ANZAC Day or Sunday 27 April. Check your local polling booths.
Posted inCommunity development, General News, Grants and funding
Additional funding made available for Community War Memorials
Applications for the Community War Memorials Fund 2025/26 are open, with $250,000 in funding available for the protection and conservation of war memorials.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
UNE appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous)
The University of New England has appointment Professor Peter J. Anderson to the role of UNE’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous).
Posted inQuirindi
Tamworth MP calls for urgent work on Quirindi crossing
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson says work must begin as soon as possible to upgrade a dangerous crossing near Quirindi. “Any death on our railway corridors is a tragedy for […]
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Local News, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Official Election Guide hitting 12 million letterboxes
The AEC is reminding voters to keep an eye on their mailbox as the official guide ahead of the Federal Election on Saturday 3 May.