A controversial proposal from an anti-farming environmental group risks handing control of private land to government under the guise of conservation.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Young players invited to Nomads AFL Come and Try day
The New England Nomads Juniors are inviting young players to pull on the boots, with the club hosting a Come and Try Day later this month ahead of the 2026 AFL season
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional rail fleet moves forward as State Government accelerates delivery after delays
New trains for NSW’s long-delayed Regional Rail Fleet are now arriving and being tested on lines serving the New England.
Posted inTamworth
Telstra to upgrade 4G and 5G services in Taminda
Telstra will temporarily switch off its Taminda mobile site this week to upgrade 4G capacity and prepare for faster 5G.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
New England towns share in $2m boost for regional night-time economy
Tamworth will share in a $2 million NSW Government pilot aimed at boosting regional night-time economies.
Posted inGeneral News
Court dismisses Kingstown fence dispute involving Rinehart property
A long running fence dispute between a New England landholder and mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court, with negotiations now continuing privately between the parties.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Sport
Local athletes to benefit from new high-performance academy
UNE has teamed up with Armidale Regional Council to nurture the region’s top young athletes, as part of the inaugural Talent ID High Performance Academy.
Posted inTamworth, Women
Tamworth dance teacher named Local Woman of the Year
Tamworth City Dance Academy principal Kellie Singh has been named the Tamworth Electorate’s Local Woman of the Year.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Tamworth
Tamworth takes centre stage at inaugural MTA NSW Automotive Excellence Awards
Tamworth has emerged as one of the big winners at the inaugural Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) Automotive Excellence Awards 2026, with a local apprentice and business both taking home honours on the night.
Posted inLocal News
Fuel prices surge in major cities as NRMA urges action, with New England motorists watching closely
Fuel prices in Australia’s major cities have surged above expected levels, with the NRMA warning regional motorists — including in the New England — could soon feel the impact.