Walcha Coffee has been crowned the 2025 Business of the Year at the Business NSW State Business Awards, adding to its win for Outstanding Micro Business in a night of major recognition for business excellence in the New England North West region.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree
Fears for our nurses as incentives slashed
Fears are growing across the Northern Tablelands that the region’s already struggling hospitals could lose even more staff, after Hunter New England Health confirmed financial incentives for some nurses will be cut.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
The people might be wrong: Tamworth council votes against asking about directly elected mayor
Tamworth Regional Council has voted six to three against a motion that would have asked residents whether they want to directly elect their mayor.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
Joyce will not contest next federal election
In a message sent to party members on Saturday morning, Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has revealed that he will not contest the seat of New England at the next federal election
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser, Good News, Health, Youth
Still time to get involved in moving fundraiser for children’s cancer research
There’s still time to sign up for one of Armidale’s most heartfelt community events, with registrations open until midnight Friday for this weekend’s 19 for 19 Challenge
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Body found in Markham St home, triggering investigation
Homicide detectives have begun an investigation after a man was found dead at a home in Markham Street.
Posted inBarraba, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Back to the Bush auto festival next weekend bigger than ever
Barraba is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year, with the Back to the Bush Auto Festival returning on Saturday 18 October and it’s expected to be bigger than ever.
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Health, Tamworth
Convoy of motorbikes bring awareness of prostate cancer to Tamworth today
Riders participating in The Long Ride, an epic motorcycle journey across Australia raising awareness and funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), will be roaring into Tamworth tonight.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Local profiles
Respected farming leader Michael Tooth leaves groundbreaking legacy
One of the founding fathers of NSW Farmers, Michael Tooth of Armidale, has passed away.
