Local beef producer Jack’s Creek has won yet another award, this time taking out the Class 4 Open F1 Wagyu Steak category at the 2024 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition.
Tom Plevey
Journalist
Posted inFederal Politics, Local profiles
From Warialda to Canberra: Mark Coulton on retirement, Palestine, and a bright future for the Nationals
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced his retirement last week, and The New England Times caught up with him over the phone when he’d just flown back to Moree from Canberra.
Posted inTamworth, Water
TRC unveils cheaper sludge dewatering process
Tamworth Regional Council yesterday unveiled its new sludge dewatering process at its Westdale wastewater facility that, according to the Council, promises to save $300,000 over previous treatments.
Posted inArts
Walcha’s Leila McDougall turns farming tragedy into film
‘Just a Farmer’ is a film designed to spark conversation about a subject that’s taboo.
Posted inSocial issues and services
Homes North seeks new non-executive board members
New England Northwest community housing provider Homes North is on the lookout for two new members to join their board.
Posted inEducation
Teacher Federation President visits Tamworth Public School to call for more Federal funding
The NSW Teachers Federation is putting pressure on the federal government to fully fund NSW schools, with Federation president Henry Rajendra speaking outside Tamworth Public School this morning about how the shortfall is affecting New England schools.
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous
“Nothing about us without us”: Anaiwan Elder Steve Widders on the Voice
Respected Anaiwan Elder Steve Widders says The Voice is about recognising that the Aboriginal people have been here for a long time, and we need to hear from them.
Posted inArmidale, News
Armidale’s Michelle Bullock takes over as RBA Governor
New Englander Michele Bullock has formally taken over from Philip Lowe this week, in a historic appointment, as the first woman Governor of the RBA.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Mathers Bridge cost blow out but Inverell ratepayers won’t get the bill
State funding for the rebuild of Inverell’s Mathers Bridge has been increased to $3.1 million after quantity surveying identified a significant shortfall
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
APVMA Chair, CEO quit following scathing report
The CEO and chair of the Armidale-based APVMA have resigned today following the release of a scathing report into misconduct in the organisation.