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Posted inFeature, Good News, Narrabri Shire

Community groups share in Narrabri Council funding

blankby Kate Brown9 hours agoDecember 16, 2025

Five community groups have received funding for local projects, community events and facility upgrades through Narrabri Shire Council’s Community Financial Assistance Program.

Posted inAwards, Feature, Good News, Walcha

Walcha embroiderer wins prestigious state award

blankby Lia Edwards17 hours agoDecember 16, 2025

Yvette Stanton named the winner of the 2025 Roma Field Award for Traditional Embroidery in the Tutors and Past Winners Category.

Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Local politics, NSW Politics

NSW RFS ‘red fleet’ ownership delayed by bureacracy

blankby Kath Jacobs20 hours agoDecember 16, 2025

NSW councils hoping for a swift resolution to long running ownership issues surrounding the Rural Fire Service Red Fleet have been left disappointed with the NSW Government’s response to a parliamentary inquiry.

Posted inArmidale, Environment, Feature, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Local councils ready for further phase out of single use plastics

blankby Kath Jacobs1 day agoDecember 15, 2025

Local councils across the New England are preparing for the next phase of single use plastic phase outs, as the NSW Government moves to further reduce plastic waste under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.

Posted inCrime, Feature, National News

Light a candle tonight for Chanukah Massacre victims

blankby Lia Edwards1 day agoDecember 15, 2025

All Australians are being encouraged to light a candle and put it in a front window of their home at 6.47pm tonight to show support for those affected by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last night.

Posted inFeature, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure

Christmas comes early for safe drivers

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoDecember 15, 2025

Safe drivers and motorcyclists across New South Wales are set to receive an early Christmas present, with the NSW Government announcing the Demerit Point Reward Program will be made permanent.

Posted inCommunity development, Feature, Inverell

New booths boost privacy and learning at Inverell library

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoDecember 16, 2025

Inverell Shire Public Library has expanded its services with the installation of three new private study and meeting booths, giving residents greater access to quiet, flexible, and confidential spaces in the heart of town.

Posted inCrime, Feature, National News

Bondi terror: 16 dead, including child, in mass shooting

by RK Crosby with AAP2 days agoDecember 15, 2025

A child is one of at least 16 people killed in a terrorist attack at one of the world’s most famous beaches. 

Posted inCrime, Feature, National News, News

Death toll up to 12 as Jews targeted by shooters at Chanukah festival

by RK Crosby with AAP2 days agoDecember 15, 2025

At least 12 people are dead and many others injured after gunmen opened fire at a crowd at Bondi Beach, in scenes of terror and disbelief.

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