Restoration work on Gunnedah Shire’s award-winning Rainbow Serpent Water Feature will begin in the new year.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Fresh call for eID funding
NSW Farmers has warned it will review its support for mandated traceability reforms unless continued funding for the transition is delivered, alongside eID tag-free pathways.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Awards, Entertainment
Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize
Thirty songs have been named finalists for the 2025 Environmental Music Prize, a $20,000 award that recognises Australian artists using music to connect audiences with nature and inspire climate action, including bushfire tribute “Up Armidale Road”
Posted inBusiness, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Final Section of NSW Inland Rail Approved: Narrabri to North Star phase 2 clears last planning hurdle
The State Government has approved the final stage of Inland Rail in New South Wales, marking a significant milestone for the federally funded freight corridor that will eventually link Melbourne to Brisbane.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
ABRI appoints new Managing Director
The Agricultural Business Research Institute in Armidale has announced Dr David Christie as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, commencing early 2026.
Posted inEntertainment, Sport, Walcha, Willow Tree
Powerhouse PBR teams announced for the Bledisloe of Bull Riding
It’s the Bledisloe of bull riding with Aussies from Walcha and Willow Tree to ride for the Cup. Read more here.
Posted inArts, Education, Good News, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Library wins gong for innovative, intergenerational program
Gunnedah Shire Library’s creativity and ingenuity has captured the spotlight at the NSW Public Libraries Association’s annual conference.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Producers plan ahead for a stress-free festive season
With the countdown on to Christmas, Local Land Services is reminding landholders that a bit of pre-Christmas planning could take a number of stresses away this festive season.
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Travel
Seeking community input on QantasLink Flight Schedule in Moree
Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to adjust the Moree-Sydney (MRZ-SYD) flight schedule.
Posted inIndigenous, Mental Health, Moree
Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy brings mental health programs to Moree
Moree Plains Shire Council will welcome the Greg Inglis Goanna Academy to the region to deliver a series of engaging mental health initiatives.