The 2025 Australia Day celebrations in Moree Plains kicked off with a heartwarming ceremony welcoming five new citizens, and acknowledged several local heroes.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inTamworth Regional
Tamworth crowns volunteering legend as Citizen of the Year
Tamworth’s 2024 Citizen of the Year is no stranger to volunteering and lending a hand, in fact it’s hard to find an organisation he has not been involved in.
Posted inArmidale, Tamworth
New England cities join the fight to act on freight bottlenecks in the region
Armidale and Tamworth roads are among 10 priority projects identified by the state’s Regional Cities as part of a pre-state budget pitch.
Posted inTamworth
The spirit of Christmas carries into the new year with a donation to Can Assist
Centrepoint Tamworth have donated over $500 to the Tamworth branch of Can Assist, marking the start of the charity’s 2025 fundraising efforts.
Posted inEducation, Gunnedah
Community Scholarship Fund helping young people chase their dreams
The Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund celebrated another year of community support for the Shire’s young people at the annual presentation this week.
Posted inFire, Gunnedah Shire, Inverell Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
Total fire ban declared for Northern Slopes tomorrow
With hot, dry and windy conditions forecast for tomorrow, Friday January 24, a total fire ban has been declared for the Northern Slopes.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Indigenous talent on show this Country Music Festival
Country Music fans will be able to hear some of the best Aboriginal talent at the Festival this Thursday and Friday.
Posted inMoree
Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre to reopen soon
Following the closure of the pools at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre earlier this month, Moree Plains Shire Council is working hard to reopen the pool soon.
Posted inArts, Walcha
Plaques installed to enhance Walcha’s Open Air Gallery
Arts North West has successfully the installation of a series of plaques accompanying artworks in Walcha’s renowned ‘Open Air Gallery.’
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Farmers welcome plans to attract more vets to regional NSW
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW.