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.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
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 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.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Investigation, Uralla
Iron Sistas lifting spirits and strength in Uralla
Iron Sistas, a new home-based personal training studio in Uralla run by Sam Kirker, is inspiring locals of all ages to embrace strength, fitness and laughter.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Good News, Investigation
New England Cake Co brings sweet style and heart to Armidale
Can you have your cake and eat it too? A touch of vintage flair and a lot of hard work have come together in Armidale with the arrival of New England Cake Co
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Lifestyle
Perfect evening for NEGS Twilight Fair
The weather was perfectly pleasant and the atmosphere humming for a successful NEGS Twilight Fair on Friday evening.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Federal Politics, Local News
All headline, no policy: Nationals Net Zero alternative raises questions
Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Walcha
Walcha Coffee takes out top honours at State Business Awards
Walcha Coffee has been crowned the 2025 Business of the Year at the Business NSW State Business Awards, adding to its win for Outstanding Micro Business in a night of major recognition for business excellence in the New England North West region.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree
Fears for our nurses as incentives slashed
Fears are growing across the Northern Tablelands that the region’s already struggling hospitals could lose even more staff, after Hunter New England Health confirmed financial incentives for some nurses will be cut.