Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff will sharpen their firefighting and emergency response capability at the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen Innes Showground this weekend.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Overnight roadworks to affect New England Highway traffic in Tamworth
Motorists in Tamworth are advised to expect overnight traffic changes on the New England Highway this weekend due to maintenance work.
Posted inMoree
Governor to visit Moree region to connect with local communities
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley will visit Moree and surrounding communities later this month to meet with local residents, community organisations and regional leaders.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Glen Innes, Inverell, What's on
Changed traffic conditions on Gwydir Highway for Cycle Classic
Motorists are advised of rolling road closures on Saturday 14 March along the Gwydir Highway for the annual Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic. The men’s race will start at 7:15am from Prince Street, Grafton, while the women’s race will start at 8:15am from Mount Mitchell (Gwydir Highway).
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Education
Aboriginal communities lead effort to bring endangered Bell’s turtles back to Northern Tablelands rivers
Aboriginal communities across the Northern Tablelands are helping release hundreds of endangered Bell’s turtle hatchlings back into local rivers this year.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Entertainment
Armidale Eisteddfod entries open
Entries have opened for the 2026 Armidale Eisteddfod, with organisers inviting musicians, performers and composers of all ages to take part in one of the region’s longest-running cultural events.
Posted inInverell, Parenting and kids
Multicultural Festival to bring colour and community spirit to Inverell this Sunday
Inverell will celebrate culture, food and elite cycling this Sunday when the Multicultural Festival and ProVelo Super League criterium take over the Lake Inverell Off-Road Circuit.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Rowers point bows to Head of the River
Armidale School rowers will compete against the state’s best at the NSW Head of the River in Sydney this weekend.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Parenting and kids
Families to benefit from Council partnership with Centacare
Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Centacare New England North West to continue delivering weekly playgroup services for local families, ensuring ongoing access to early childhood support through a strong, community-focused partnership.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New $45 million program launched to fast-track feedlot innovation and adoption
Meat & Livestock Australia has launched a $45 million, five-year research program aimed at accelerating innovation and commercial adoption across Australia’s feedlot sector.