WEEKEND LONG READ: More than 3,200 hectares of native vegetation will go for the New England REZ transmission line, including 147 hectares of critically endangered New England Peppermint grassy woodland. And they’re allowed to do it because the law gives them a “free kick” as a state significant project.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inCrime, Feature, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New offences for dangerous drivers
Film a crash victim and share it online, and you could face jail. New NSW laws also target dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and street racing. Here is what the legislation seeks to introduce.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Politics, Tamworth
Tamworth Labor honours its long-timers
Twenty members, 10 to 30 years of loyalty, and one pointed question: why do you stay? Tamworth Labor’s long-timers share what keeps them turning up, and how they fared in the trivia contest.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Feature, Local News, NSW Politics
It’s out: the 889 page New England REZ transmission line EIS
The New England transmission line EIS is 889 pages long. You don’t have to read it all – here’s where to find the maps, summaries, and sessions throughout the region before submissions close on Thursday, 12 November.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Legal
Beef company faces court over Niangala wetland channels
A prime beef company faces fines of more than $2 million per charge over 6km of channels allegedly dug through a Niangala district wetland. Its first court date is Friday, 30 October.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Feature, Recreation
Big-city fun planned for Armidale ten pin bowling centre
Karaoke, escape rooms, and a licensed bar could be heading for Armidale’s Skate Bowl Play transitions to The Alley Armidale. Its new owners say regional towns deserve the same entertainment as the big cities.
Posted inCrime, Drake
Nimbin man found unresponsive at Drake bush doof
A man has died at a property near Drake after desperate efforts to revive him at a bush doof failed.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Tenterfield
Tenterfield foundation launches with a Wish Bowl for local ideas
What is your wish for Tenterfield? A new local foundation is opening a Wish Bowl at its launch on Saturday, 31 October, and every dollar it raises will stay in the region.
Posted inBoggabri, Environment, Hunter, Legal, Long Read, Mining and Resources, NSW Votes 2027, Politics
The High Court coal win that may close the door it opened
WEEKEND LONG READ: Much has been said about a High Court judgement this week relating to what climate impacts should be included in planning decisions. The backlash and election timing could shut Scope 3 emissions out of planning permanently and give workers and communities the confidence they desperately seek.
Posted inBusiness, Narrabri Shire, What's on
Narrabri lines up six free events for Small Business Month
Six free workshops and events, from AI to cash flow to tourism, are coming to Narrabri this October for Small Business Month. Here is what is on and when.