The Bureau of Meteorology is again predicting widespread rainfall and warning of minor flooding for the Peel and Namoi rivers.
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Posted inPublic Transport
Armidale and Uralla to benefit from better bus network
A revamped bus network, which includes the introduction of seven-day-a-week connections between UNE and Armidale station, is set to roll out from Monday 11 December.
Posted inPublic Transport
Dorrigo Transit denied grant to make travel to Coffs affordable for pensioners, students
Dorrigo Transit has been rejected for a NSW Government grant they wanted to use to offer concession fares on their Armidale to Coffs Harbour route
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Annual awards highlight the region’s sports stars
Football and some more unusual sports dominated the Tamworth Regional Sports Awards announced last night.
Posted inArmidale
A W Simpson & Co celebrates 160 years of legal services for the New England
Today marks the 160th birthday of one of the oldest legal firms in the country, A W Simpson & Co of Armidale.
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield Shire
Joyce: Tenterfield has been ‘snubbed’
Barnaby Joyce says that Tenterfield have been ‘snubbed’ by the Federal Government as they are not getting the same disaster support as those on the Queensland side of the border affected by the same fires.
Posted inGrants and funding, Roads and Infrastructure
New England infrastructure projects cut following federal government audit
The Independent Strategic Review of Infrastructure has cut funding for key infrastructure projects across the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows, What's on
Final preparations underway for inaugural New England Garden Festival this weekend
The final pruning and polishing is being done in preparation for this weekend’s inaugural New England Garden Festival being held at the Armidale Racecourse.
Posted inLocal politics, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Shire Council puts push for second rate rise on hold following fires
Tenterfield Shire Council has decided to pause plans to seek an additional rate rise following a change in General Manager and the recent bushfires.
Posted inGeneral News
Innovative partnership providing Ezidi refugee jobs pathway
Members of Armidale’s Ezidi refugee community are being trained in in-demand civil construction skills as part of a unique Pathways to Employment Program.