NSW has been named Australia’s food tourism capital, with visitors spending more than $12 billion. See what they are eating, and which regional food events are drawing the crowds.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inFeature, Good News, Social issues and services, Women
More than 3,000 items delivered to women across regional NSW
More than 3,000 items of clothing and accessories have been delivered to women in Tamworth, Narrabri, Moree and Gunnedah, as Iris Foundation’s Frockin’ The Outback returned for a second consecutive year.
Posted inGeneral News, Gunnedah Shire, Local News, Walcha
Walcha shines at Tidy Towns awards
Walcha’s Peter Blomfield is a NSW Tidy Towns Local Hero, and the town’s WinterFest earned a commendation. Gunnedah also took home an award. See how the New England fared.
Posted inChildcare, Education, General News, School News
More preschool places and fairer pay
Up to 10,000 more children could win a community preschool place, with fees capped at $20 a day and staff pay guaranteed above award rates. Here is what is changing for families.
Posted inFeature, Tamworth
Stormwater repairs planned for Tamworth CBD levee
Ageing stormwater infrastructure beneath Tamworth’s CBD flood levee will undergo major repairs after inspections uncovered damage requiring reconstruction.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, General News, News
Farmers push parties to reject EU deal
The coalition is against the EU trade deal, the trade minister says that would be “economic self harm”, and farmers say the agreement leaves them behind. Who blinks first?
Posted inGeneral News
Woman dies following Moonbi crash
A woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on the New England Highway last week.
Posted inGunnedah
Teys Australia backs Gunnedah families with $2,793 fundraiser
A community fundraiser at Gunnedah’s AgQuip Field Days has raised $2,793 to support vulnerable families experiencing hardship, homelessness and domestic violence.
Posted inAwareness Events, NSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
Riders urged to protect themselves
One in five NSW road deaths is a motorcyclist, yet bikes are just 3.7 per cent of registered vehicles. A new report on airbag vests shows how much protection riders could be missing.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE research gives people with intellectual disability a voice in rural health care
A University of New England research project is giving people with intellectual disability a direct role in improving rural health care.