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Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree

Moree selected for NSW Police Drone Trial in crime reduction effort

blankby New England Times News Desk4 hours agoJanuary 8, 2026

NSW Police’s Aviation Command has launched a new drone surveillance trial in Moree, marking an Australian first in regional policing technology.

Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Guyra, Local festivals and shows, What's on

Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival celebrates 40 years

blankby Penelope Shaw1 day agoJanuary 9, 2026

The much-loved Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival is once again set to bring food, fun and community pride to the New England region this January.

Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Good News

NSW recyclers return record 15 billion containers

blankby Kath Jacobs5 days agoJanuary 4, 2026

NSW residents have returned a record 15 billion bottles, cans and cartons through the Return and Earn scheme, delivering $1.5 billion in refunds, but access in the New England remains limited.

Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure

Drive safe this new year

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoJanuary 4, 2026

NSW Farmers is urging people heading into country areas to take extra care on rural roads this new year.

Posted inArmidale, Business, Feature

Still time to bid for prime cafe position in Curtis Park

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

There is still time for food and beverage operators to put their hand up for a new cafe opportunity in one of Armidale’s busiest family destinations, with Expressions of Interest still open for the ‘Cafe on Curtis’ site.

Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Feature

Bendemeer’s Hazelwood to line up for T20 World Cup squad

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP6 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

Australia have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, with Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood in the line-up. Read more here.

Posted inArts, Education, Entertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

by Bec Gracie6 days agoJanuary 2, 2026

From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.

Posted inFeature, Narrabri, What's on

Brekkie on the Bridge marks farewell to Narrabri landmark

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 3, 2026January 2, 2026

Narrabri residents will have the chance to farewell one of the town’s most recognisable pieces of infrastructure before it disappears from the landscape

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