Tamworth will welcome a new 4WD flood rescue vehicle to help boost flood and disaster response capability. Read more here.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArmidale, Education
Secure your spot now with UNE Early Entry
School leavers across NSW and beyond are reminded that there is still time to apply for UNE’s Early Entry program before they sit their exams.
Posted inNarrabri Shire
Cr Brett Nolan elected as Deputy Mayor of Narrabri
Cr Brett Nolan has been elected as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months following a vote at this week’s Narrabri Council Meeting.
Posted inMining and Resources, Narrabri
Santos signs MOU with Narrabri Council for domestic gas supply from Narrabri Gas Project
Santos has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the Narrabri Shire Council for the potential supply of natural gas from the Narrabri Gas Project.
Posted inBoggabri, Environment
Boggabri Transfer Station re-opened
The Boggabri Transfer Station has re-opened following clean-up of asbestos-contaminated waste and official clearance of the site by a hygienist.
Posted inAnimals, Environment
Recycling trial expands to combat battery fires
Armidale Community Recycling Centre will join the NSW EPA’s batteries trial, allowing more communities to safely dispose of and recycle items with built-in batteries for free.
Posted inEconomy, Narrabri
Narrabri thrives as Santos Festival of Rugby comes to town
The community of Narrabri is poised for a boom in visitor numbers and economic activity as the Santos Festival of Rugby arrives in the regional centre this weekend.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Hay could pay for northern NSW farmers this season
Farmers across the northern NSW region can seize the upcoming hay season with the right seed varieties. Read more here.
Posted inAnimals, Gunnedah
Modern facility to improve outcomes for companion animals
Construction is under way for Gunnedah Shire’s new Animal Impound Facility. The multi-million-dollar facility is expected by mid-2026.
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Road safety on the Newell Highway gets a boost
Drivers on the Newell Highway will soon notice the start of construction of two new Average Speed Cameras targeting heavy vehicle speeding offences.