A NSW parliamentary inquiry has found the New England REZ rollout caused “avoidable harm” due to a lack of a coherent, enforceable, whole-of-government planning framework.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Politics
NSW Farmers moves to strip MLA of NLIS database project
NSW Farmers moved to ask the government to strip MLA of the NLIS database uplift project at last week’s conference, after years of what one delegate called “lip service” from the agency running it.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Inverell
McLachlan’s Smash Repairs drives away with Best Smash Repairs title
Customers praised their exceptional workmanship, meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to customer service.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Kentucky, Tourism
Kentucky’s Dobson’s Distillery toasts victory as Best Winery, Brewery or Distillery
This small Kentucky distillery has become one of the region’s standout destinations—and one that’s putting New England spirits firmly on the map.
Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri, Training and courses
Narrabri farmers offered free help with succession planning
When should farming families start talking about who takes over the property? A free Narrabri session says the answer is: earlier than you think.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics and councils, National News
Regional councils claim historic win in national funding shake-up
A new national deal has just delivered a big funding win for councils. Here’s what mayors and MPs say it means for your rates, roads and jobs.
Posted inAgribusiness, Best in the New England 2026, Tenterfield
Tenterfield’s Thomas Rural recognised as New England’s best for rural supplies
The Tenterfield family-owned business received strong backing from farmers and landholders, who said its combination of practical experience, competitive pricing and personalised advice made it an invaluable part of the local agricultural community.
Posted inAI, Inverell, Roads and Infrastructure, Science and Research
Could robots be the answer to New England’s crumbling roads?
Inverell is already using AI to spot cracks in its roads, but researchers are working on a robot that can find them and fix them on the spot, before they become potholes.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Inverell
Inverell Barnyard back on top as Best Pet Store title returns to familiar home
From everyday pet food and accessories to specialist advice, voters consistently described Inverell Barnyard as a business that goes the extra mile for both customers and their animals.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale, National News
Syngenta paraquat exit rattles farmers
Syngenta is pulling paraquat from Australian and New Zealand shelves, and farmers say it’s another tool gone from an already shrinking chemical toolbox.