Last weekend, the picturesque town of Armidale was abuzz with excitement as it welcomed over 300 families for the Annual Albies Parent’s Weekend.

New England Times News Desk
Call for action before Rocky River’s 162 year old building slips away
Rocky River’s historic main schoolhouse was closed because it was slipping down the hill, but two years later there is no indication of when it will be repaired.
Let’s celebrate A Day for Everything
You might have heard the phrase “there’s a day for that”. Check our Gunnedah Shire Council’s twist to it all.
Tamworth’s new refuge for domestic violence victim-survivors
A project to support accommodation for domestic violence victim-survivors and their families in Tamworth is progressing.
Real action needed on competition reform says farmers
A suite of new laws and reforms are needed to crack down on bad behaviour by the nation’s major supermarkets, according to a Senate Inquiry report handed down this week.
Tri Series Footy Teams
This Sunday some of the New England’s best footy players will take to the Scully Park for the Tri Series tournament. Check Group 4’s teams here.
Moree’s burnt and derelict houses under demolition
For the first time in Moree Plains Shire Council’s history of managing this community challenge, the Burnt and Derelict Housing Enforcement Program will be resourced fulltime.
Telstra delays 3G disconnect
Farmers have welcomed Telstra’s decision to delay its 3G network switch off until August 31 this year.
Group 4 Wrap up: round 5
Boggabri Kangaroos scored their first win over Kootingal this weekend proving themselves to be top of the table contenders.
New lighting for Bellevue Oval in support of women’s sport
The NSW Government are levelling the playing field for women’s sport, and Armidale’s Bellevue Oval is getting a piece of the pie.