Armidale’s draft budget proposes big changes to water, sewer and waste charges – and you can have your say.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Entertainment
Bruce Myers shines on national stage
Armidale musician Bruce Myers won a national title, reinforcing New England’s reputation while continuing to support regional music communities.
Posted inDisability, Liverpool Plains Shire
Community input invited on draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Liverpool Plains Shire Council has opened public consultation on its draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2030.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Glen Innes, Guyra
New staff and courses to strengthen community access to learning
GALA and NECC have introduced new staff and courses to boost local skills, business capacity and community wellbeing.
Posted inFire, Liverpool Plains Shire
Liverpool Range RFS volunteers honoured for more than 1,000 years of combined service
More than 40 Liverpool Range RFS volunteers will be recognised for a combined 1,050 years of service. Read more here.
Posted inTenterfield, Water
Village bore commissioning completed in Torrington and Drake
Village bores in Torrington and Drake near Tenterfield have been successfully commissioned and are now fully operational.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Entertainment
International oboist Jane Downer to lead ‘Dance with Bach’ celebration in Armidale
UK-based oboist Jane Downer will lead a Baroque concert in Armidale for REMEMBER BACHfest’s 10th anniversary.
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Youth
Youth Week partnerships to help young people ‘Dream. Dare. Do.’
Young people across Moree Plains Shire will lead Youth Week activities focused on building skills, confidence and connection.
Posted inGrants and funding, Inverell
Grant writing workshop for Inverell residents and local organisations
Inverell residents can sharpen their grant writing skills at a hands-on workshop aimed at boosting local funding success.
Posted inFire, Local News
New England in focus as bushfire taskforce ramps up hazard reduction
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.