The Nationals have launched a new online tool to track fuel shortages across regional Australia, as governments move to ease diesel standards in a bid to boost supply during the deepening fuel crisis.
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RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Federal Politics
Business cheers as landmark EU trade deal signed, but farmers sold short
Australian businesses are celebrating a long-awaited free trade deal with the EU, but farmers warn the agreement delivers little for agriculture and could hurt the sector for decades.
Posted inBusiness, Dorrigo, Made in New England 26, Uralla
Locally made gifts of love
Looking for a locally made gift? Whether it’s flowers and cakes from Glen Innes, or handmade toys from Moree, you can get what you need Made in New England.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Off-duty officer injured in Moree robbery interception
An off-duty police officer is being praised after intervening in an alleged robbery at a Moree grocery store, despite being injured in the process.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri, Social issues and services
Mayor warns Narrabri risks being “ripped off” again without accurate Census count
Concerns that Narrabri Shire was undercounted in the last Census have prompted a renewed push from Mayor Darrell Tiemens to ensure every resident is counted in 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Dorrigo, Made in New England 26, Uralla
A very Uralla thing to say… and a little bit of wonder
Andrew Parker Ceramics is doing something new for this year’s Seasons of New England Festival – and it’s very Uralla.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local News
“We’re not there yet”: Bowen refuses to use Liquid Fuel Emergency Act
The federal government is refusing to trigger emergency fuel powers despite persistent shortages across regional Australia
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Made in New England 26, Wee Waa
Pumps and gearboxes made for local conditions
From the heart of cotton country, Proton Engineering Pty Ltd is proudly part of the Made in New England story, manufacturing pumps, gearboxes and custom engineering solutions built for real-world conditions.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Federal Politics, Manilla, Mungindi, NSW Politics
Transwest unable to get fuel again as governments fail to effectively deal with crisis
Local independent fuel distributor Transwest Fuels says it is once again unable to secure diesel or petrol supply, warning the situation is now forcing closures and leaving entire communities exposed […]
Posted inArmidale, Business, Made in New England 26
Wild Mob Australia creating real gear for real Australians
Wild Mob Australia is creating tough, Australian-designed apparel and printing it locally in New England for people who live and work in the real world.