The local logging sector has hit back at claims native logging can be replaced, arguing the environmental impacts of the practice are overstated.
New England Times Newsdesk with AAP
Posted inMental Health, NSW Politics
Mental Health patients abandoned as psychiatrists quit
The NSW Government is being accused of abandoning mental health patients by failing to meet pay demands to retain psychiatrists.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says
Making it cheaper to see a doctor is expected to feature prominently in Labor’s election pitch, with voters due to head to the polls by May at the latest.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Sport
Hazlewood: Absent, but still Brett Lee’s pick
Bendemeer fast bowler Josh Hazelwood may be missing from the pitch this summer but according to Brett Lee he is still a top pick.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Short trips, cheaper grub: tight budgets change travel
Booking hotels and tickets well in advance has long defined Australian travellers but as household budgets come under stress, last-minute trips and spontaneity are becoming more popular.
Posted inFire, Weather
Total fire ban in place as heat moves north
A total fire ban has been put in place today- The combination of heat and wind is the cause for concern, with the North West Slopes and plains expecting variable winds, swinging from northeasterly to northwesterly and between 20 and 40 km/h throughout the day, with maximum temperatures between 36 and 41 degrees. The Northern Tablelands is expecting winds northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h, and maximum temperatures between 31 to 36, before the cool change arrives with a likely thunderstorm this afternoon.
Posted inBusiness
New online marketplace brings farmers markets to the doorstep
Fancy some chocolate from Port Fairy, black garlic from Braidwood or nuts from Kuitpo? A new venture is bringing farmers’ markets to doorsteps around Australia
Posted inGeneral News
Armidale’s Chloe Lincoln debuts in Matildas thrashing of Taiwan
19 year old Chloe Lincoln, formerly of Armidale, has made her debut with the Matildas and is in contention to take the keeper spot.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Paramedic helicopter promise struggles for lift-off
Building one new helicopter base a year for three years to improve regional health care is proving far more difficult than first thought.
Posted inWeather
State on low-power mode to stop mass heatwave blackouts
Big businesses and everyday folk are being urged to curb their electricity usage to avoid blackouts on a scorching hot day.