Nominations are now open for the biennial Tamworth Heritage Awards which recognise outstanding contributions to heritage preservation and promotion within the region.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inPhones and internet, Roads and Infrastructure
The 3G Network is being switched off: what you need to know
Concerns have been raised in some parts of the New England lately with Telstra customers being advised that the 3G network in their area is being switched off.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Uralla
Seasons of New England returns home to Hampden Park
The region’s biggest and best celebration of New England made goods returns on Saturday March 23, with the event now boasting over a hundred exhibitors, thousands of visitors, and multiple […]
Posted inWhat's on
Do you know an inspiring New England woman?
International Women’s Day is coming up on Friday March 8, and to celebrate, we’d like to profile the women of New England who inspire you.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Water buybacks miss the mark
The Federal Government’s bullish return to the policy approach of water buybacks on the Murray Darling has failed to deliver the expected gigalitres, and been met with an alternative approach by the NSW Government.
Posted inGeneral News
Barnaby blames prescription medication and alcohol mix for ‘footpath incident’
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has told Sunrise he is ‘not looking for sympathy’, but it was a mix of alcohol and prescription medication that resulted in what has been dubbed the ‘footpath incident’.
Posted inArmidale, Education, General News, Investigation
New Principal for Armidale Secondary College
Armidale Secondary College will be getting its third principal in four years after the announcement that Bree Harvey-Bice has moved on.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Sport
Hope for return of hydrotherapy pool as part of new sporting precinct in Armidale
A scoping study for a new sporting precinct in Armidale based around Monckton Aquatic Centre will be undertaken at a cost of $400,000.
Posted inEmergency management, Narrabri Shire
Register.Find.Reunite. launched to reunite families and friends impacted by Narrabri bushfire
Australian Red Cross has opened Register.Find.Reunite. and is urging people affected by the Narrabri Bushfire to get in touch with their families and friends.
Posted inArmidale, Gunnedah
Safety issues affect local tips
Two local waste facilities have been affected by safety issues, with an investigation into asbestos in the recycling at Gunnedah, and the popular ‘Rocket’s Resources’ tip shop in Armidale closed.