The Armidale community are invited to participate in Lifesaver Day, 19th February, marking the start of a new academic year.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inInverell Shire
Inverell names internationally renowned flautist as Australia Day Ambassador
Acclaimed concert soloist, Australian-French flautist Jane Rutter has been announced as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador for Inverell Shire.
Posted inTamworth
Country music fans urged to plan their trip and travel safely
Police are urging country-music fans to plan their trip ahead and travel safely as they make their way to Tamworth for the annual Toyota Country Music Festival.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Memory Walk & Jog is headed to Tamworth for the first time
Dementia Australia’s largest annual fundraising event, Memory Walk & Jog, is heading to Tamworth to help raise funds in support of people living with dementia.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Common Sense Prevails with removal of red-tape for farmers
The Country Mayors Association has welcomed the recent announcement to remove some of the red tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property.
Posted inFire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire
Total fire ban declared for the North West
Moree and Narrabri are included in a total fire ban which will commence at midnight tonight, due to a forecast of hot and windy conditions.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Newell Highway to trial Smart Tech for safer roads
The Newell Highway will join a number of roads across regional NSW to test out a new program of low-cost technology to prompt safer driver behaviour.
Posted inEnvironment, Gunnedah
EPA issues clean-up notice for Mary’s Mount Landfill fire
The NSW EPA has issued a clean-up notice to the owner of Mary’s Mount landfill near Gunnedah, following a fire that broke out last year.
Posted inMoree
Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre ordered to close by SafeWork NSW
Following the unexpected closure of the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre due to a prohibition order issued by SafeWork NSW, Council expects to reopen soon.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Public Transport
New bus options to improve transport between towns
New Englanders are invited to have a say on proposed NSW TrainLink coach timetable changes that are due to come into effect in mid-2026 to better meet the needs of the travelling public.