Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards, recognising excellence across the sector
New England Times News Desk
Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah
Engines ready: 2026 Weeks of Speed Festival set to take off
Weeks of Speed will return to Gunnedah in March, bringing a packed program of motorsport events and an anticipated economic boost to the Shire.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers reject “dumpster fire” plans
NSW Farmers says a proposal to send Sydney’s waste to rural and regional communities should be rejected.
Posted inUralla Shire
Postal vote applications open for Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election
Postal voting has opened for the Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election, to be held on Saturday, 18 April.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Training and courses, What's on
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to perform in Armidale
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will add Armidale to its 2026 Regional Tour, bringing a dance-inspired orchestral program and a series of young musician workshops to the New England.
Posted inGood News, Women
New hub to boost women-owned businesses in NSW
The NSW Government has invested more than $190,000 to support the launch of what is being described as Australia’s first database dedicated to showcasing women-owned businesses.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Roads and Infrastructure, Technology
High speed EV chargers to benefit residents and visitors
Two Superfast Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed in Armidale’s Cinders Lane Carpark and will benefit residents and visitors alike. They were officially opened on Monday 2 March.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Training and courses
Farm financial skills workshop to boost resilience
New England-based primary producers have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a practical workshop designed to help provide financial skills key to managing a farming business.
Posted inAFL, Business, Tamworth
Regional Australia Bank extends AFL North West NSW partnership with naming rights deal
Regional Australia Bank will take naming rights of the AFL North West NSW Senior Men’s competition in 2026.
Posted inEducation
UNE to play key role in national research addressing Long COVID care gap
The University of New England will play a key role in a $3 million national research project aimed at transforming care for more than one million Australians living with Long COVID.