The National Farmers’ Federation urges policymakers to prioritize workforce sustainability, stressing the need for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labour for regional producers.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inGeneral News
Indigenous Earth Artist to Feature at Australia Day Celebrations
Anaiwan artist Aunty Sharon Cutmore will create a stunning earth artwork at Dumaresq Dam for Armidale’s Australia Day 2026 celebrations. Her design focuses on connecting communities and sharing Indigenous history through traditional storytelling.
Posted inAgriculture, Lifestyle, National News
The Summer Lamb ad takes on the World Happiness Index through the power of lamb
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has unveiled its annual Summer Lamb Campaign, celebrating lamb as the dish that brings Australians together.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Subsidy to help local students visit parliament
Primary and secondary schools in the New England are being encouraged to include a visit to the NSW Parliament as part of their 2026 excursion calendar.
Posted inGood News, Moree
Moree woman finds $100k under the Chrissie tree
A Moree woman had a Christmas she’ll never forget, unwrapping a $100,000 Lucky Lotteries prize on a ticket given to her by her parents.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Drive safe this new year
NSW Farmers is urging people heading into country areas to take extra care on rural roads this new year.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Still time to bid for prime cafe position in Curtis Park
There is still time for food and beverage operators to put their hand up for a new cafe opportunity in one of Armidale’s busiest family destinations, with Expressions of Interest still open for the ‘Cafe on Curtis’ site.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Volunteering
Foster Carers needed across New England as NSW launches statewide recruitment campaign
The State Government has launched a statewide campaign to boost foster care recruitment across New South Wales, with an urgent call for carers in regional areas such as New England.
Posted inCrime, Inverell, Tamworth
Teenagers charged in Tamworth and Inverell
Multiple teenagers have been charged with a range of alleged offences, including police pursuits, property crime and knife-related matters, as investigations continue.
Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Tamworth
Early Years Support Program strengthens ACCO-Led Early Childhood sector in Tamworth
The Early Years Support program is strengthening ACCO-led early childhood services by improving workforce capability and outcomes for children, including in Tamworth.