It was a fitting start to Rural Womens Day when former Deputy Mayor Susannah Pearse was promoted by her peers to be the new mayor of Moree Plains Shire Council, while Russell Webb was re-elected in Tamworth Regional Council.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inTamworth, What's on
Inclusive fancy dress dance party for Halloween weekend
The Tamworth Network Group will host a free all-inclusive fancy dress dance party on November 1.
Posted inEnergy, Walcha
Revised Winterbourne proposal open for comment
The proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm at Walcha has returned to the exhibition stage in the planning process, with submissions open on an amended proposal until 4th November, 2024.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local Government Elections 2024, Local politics
Another Mayor bites the dust: Banham quits GISC after losing 4-3
Less than 24 hours after Kate Dight rolled Paul Harmon as Mayor of Inverell Shire, Margot Davis defeated Rob Banham to be elected Mayor of Glen Innes Severn… and Banham promptly quit council entirely.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Inverell Shire, Local Government Elections 2024, Narrabri Shire, Tenterfield Shire, Walcha
Surprise twist as mayors start being elected
Five of the New England’s 12 councils have elected their Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the first two year term.
Posted inGeneral News
Deadline for local artist bursary extended
New England artist are being urged to apply for the Helen Dangar Memorial Art Bursary with applications extended until Sunday October 20.
Posted inPromotion
Small Business Month: keeping it special – hang it, photograph it, bejewel it
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we have a Tamworth manufacturer that makes a unique way to display medallions and ribbons, an award winning photographer in Inverell, and a fantastic jeweller in Armidale who can do amazing custom pieces.
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Small Business Month: celebrate, play and eat well
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we have a wedding celebrant, a specialist piano restorer, and a nutritionist.
Posted inPallamallawa, Sport
New England goes Black, White and Blue for our girls in the NRLW Grand Final
Pally’s own Rhiannon Byers will be in the starting line up this Sunday when the Sharks take on the Roosters in the NRLW Grand Final.
Posted inPromotion
Small Business Month: Aussie wear, independent hardware, and homewares
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we have a local clothing company, an independent hardware store, and a furniture and homewares store.