A proposal to cut vehicle registration costs for country drivers has been introduced to NSW Parliament, with Barwon MP Roy Butler arguing the current system unfairly penalises people living in rural areas.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed under new NSW laws
New laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes will be introduced to Parliament today, as the NSW Government moves to crack down on dangerous riding behaviour across the state.
Posted inInverell Shire, Parenting and kids
Pathfinders supports local youth with fishing competition and school holiday program
Pathfinders is delivering free school holiday activities to support young people across Inverell, Tingha and Ashford.
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Gunnedah locals invited to step up for 2026 Show Representative Competition
Gunnedah locals are invited to step forward, with entries open for the 2026 Show Representative Competition celebrating community spirit and talent.
Posted inDisability, Local News
NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading customers about their consumer guarantee rights
NDIS registered provider of healthcare equipment, Aidacare, has admitted it likely made false or misleading representations to some customers about their consumer guarantee rights.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Early-bird tickets open for Pastures conference in Tamworth
Early-bird registrations have opened for the Pastures & Grazing NSW Conference in Tamworth from July 28–30.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Freshwater turtles are dying while environmental water sits in dam
One of the last strongholds for the broad-shelled turtle in the Gwydir Wetlands is on the brink of disappearing. Read more here.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Glen Innes
New arts and music hub opens doors to Glen Innes community
Local artists, musicians and educators are being invited to help bring a new community arts hub to life in Glen Innes.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
PLC Armidale tennis team headed to Sydney
PLC Armidale has named its 2026 Tildesley tennis team, with the squad set to travel to Sydney to compete against leading independent girls’ schools.
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services, Technology
Digital birth certificates rolled out for young people in NSW
Young people across NSW can now carry their birth certificate on their phone, with the state government launching a new Digital Birth Certificate in an Australian first.