Tamworth’s newest small business has hit the ground running, with The Rural Sitter quickly becoming an essential service for locals juggling the demands of animals, property and the realities of rural life.
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RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Guyra, Investigation
Ushers Ag Services backs local farmers with the (not that) big jobs
A new Guyra business is stepping up to help farmers with the jobs the big operators are not interested in doing.
Posted inLocal News, New England Times Engage Poll, Politics
Barnaby, it’s time to go
The latest New England Times Engage Poll has found that Barnaby Joyce has chosen the right time to move on, with New Englanders grateful for his service, but not wanting him to change his mind and contest the next election. Nor join One Nation.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Investigation, Uralla, Weddings
Homestead Road Bridal Co brings designer elegance to Uralla
Uralla’s newest boutique, Homestead Road Bridal Co, is bringing a touch of designer glamour to country weddings, offering luxurious made-to-order and preloved gowns in a warm and welcoming rural setting.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Business, Investigation
Home studio blossoms into business for Armidale artist
Armidale artist Robyn Markey has turned a lifetime of creativity into a full time business, building Robyn Markey Art from her home studio and a deep love of still life and flowers.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Good News, Investigation
I Do Entertainment: former club DJ chooses love over late nights in new venture
Tamworth’s newest wedding and events DJ is swapping strobe lights for sparkler exits, club crowds for couples in love, and the thump of nightlife for a job that comes with a whole lot more joy.
Posted inNew England Surrounds, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Coffs Harbour MP new NSW Nationals Leader, Tamworth’s Kevin Anderson deputy
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson has been elected unopposed as the new deputy leader of the NSW Nationals, joining newly installed leader and Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh at the helm of the state party.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell, Investigation
Evergrow Productions expands with new Farm Hub Cafe in Inverell
Evergrow Productions has entered an exciting new chapter with the launch of its Farm Hub Cafe, a development that builds on years of work at the business’s demonstration farm and the success of its VERTI-POTS vertical growing system.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Walcha
Driver ‘blacked out’ before hitting spectators at Walcha
More details continue to emerge following the tragic accident at Walcha, with the brother of the driver of the vehicle involved posting to social media that his brother blacked out before driving through the fence and into spectators at Walcha showground.
Posted inGood News, Housing, Inverell
Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory confidence
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: confidence.