NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArmidale, School News, Sport
Snow no barrier to TAS, Sydney Grammar rugby clash
In a match that will surely become folklore, TAS and Sydney Grammar braved snow and mud on Backfield, with TAS taking a 25–3 win in their final GPS home game of the season.
Posted inAgriculture, National News, Science and Research
Quad bike deaths are dropping, but experts say more action required
There has been a small reduction in quad bike deaths at work in Australia since new safety standards were introduced five years ago, but public health experts say more needs to be done to keep Australians safe at work and on farms.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Science and Research
Australia pioneers world-first FMD vaccine
A world-first biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW Government.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Workers and Unions
Tradie health more vital than ever amid shortages
Chronic pain is sidelining Aussie tradies, worsening workforce shortages. APA urges early physio care this Tradies National Health Month to keep our essential workers healthy and on the job.
Posted inArmidale, Science and Research
UNE academic finds first evidence of multi-species dinosaur herds
New research by a University of New England (UNE) palaeontologist has uncovered the first known evidence of multi-species herding behaviour in dinosaurs
Posted inArmidale Regional, Consultations and feedback, Recreation
BBQ this Sunday kicks off consultation on future of Armidale’s parks and open spaces
Armidale Regional Council is inviting locals to help shape the future of parks and recreation by sharing feedback in a new strategy survey, with prizes up for grabs for those who take part.
Posted inAgriculture, Glen Innes, Guyra, Training and courses, Walcha
Staying in Sheep – free workshops for sheep producers this August
Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at a series of free workshops across the Northern Tablelands this August.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
Armidale Service NSW Centre has moved down the road
The Armidale community can now complete NSW Government transactions and services in a larger, modern Service NSW Centre following its relocation only 500 metres down the street.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Applications open for 2025–26 Red Meat Ambassadors Program
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is proud to announce the return of the successful and popular Ambassadors for the Red Meat Industry program and is calling for any individuals across the red meat supply chain to apply.