A new cohort of 5 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars will help further research into drought resilience, fostering Australia’s commitment to climate-smart agriculture and international collaboration in addressing drought challenges.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inHealth, Local News
Hunter New England residents urged to avoid handling bats to stay safe from lyssavirus
Residents of the Hunter and New England regions are urged not to touch or handle flying foxes or microbats, to protect themselves from infection and viruses.
Posted inLocal News, Volunteering
Veteran flood recovery volunteer takes out 2025 Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year
Moree flood responder and SES emergency volunteer Kamala Wheeler has been named the 2025 New England and Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year.
Posted inArts, Manilla
Mural breathes colour into Manilla’s main street
Residents and visitors to Manilla have a new piece of public art to admire with the completion of Jordan Lucky’s breathtaking new mural, “On River Time”.
Posted inAgriculture, Glen Innes
Farmers’ health, safety and wellbeing in the spotlight at Glen Innes Fit Farmers Event
Farmers and rural community members are invited to attend an informal evening focused on physical, mental and financial health this Thursday.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers welcome reports of Government rethink on super tax
Two of Australia’s peak organisations representing farmers have welcomed reports today the Federal Government has hit pause and is considering changes on its proposed superannuation tax.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Cinderella Spinderella whirls its way into imaginations
A new spin on the classic tale of Cinderella in a live performance is coming to Gunnedah’s Civic Theatre on Thursday, September 18.
Posted inEmergency management, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Tenterfield Shire
Councils move to implement drought resilience plan
Two councils have secured $305,115 to begin delivering key actions from the Northern New England High Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan
Posted inAgriculture, Delungra
Mental health in the shearing industry takes centre stage at Delungra Shear4Life
Rural communities are coming together in Delungra on Saturday, September 13, to shine a spotlight on the mental health crisis affecting shearers and shed workers.