A surprise late swing in preferences has delivered a newcomer a narrow 12-vote win in the Uralla Shire Council by-election, overturning election night expectations.
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Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale, Education, Feature
PLC girls praised after stretchering injured hiker to safety
PLC Armidale students carried an injured hiker with a broken leg for hours through the Warrumbungles, using a makeshift stretcher in a dramatic bush rescue.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Feature
New England region explores opportunity to “close the loop” on solar recycling
New England could become a solar recycling hub as rising end-of-life panels create economic and waste management opportunities.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Grants and funding, Moree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Inland Rail axed, local projects in limbo
The federal government’s cost cutting ahead of the budget will include axing of the Inland Rail project already under construction, with the shocks to be felt keenly in the New England.
Posted inFeature, Glen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes endorses draft framework for activation
Glen Innes Severn Council has moved to exhibit a draft precinct framework aimed at guiding long-term planning, investment and community development.
Posted inFeature, Money, National News
RBA lifts cash rate to 4.35% as oil shock fuels inflation pressure
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate to 4.35 per cent, delivering a third consecutive interest rate hike
Posted inFeature, Gunnedah Shire, What's on
Kurrumbede Open Day returns for Mother’s Day weekend
A rare chance to visit historic Kurrumbede returns this weekend, with markets, music and Mother’s Day treats on offer.
Posted inAI, Armidale, Energy, Environment, Feature
AI key to recovering ultra-valuable solar material
As Australia’s love for solar threatens to pile into a serious waste stream, researchers are turning to AI to extract more value from retired panels, and UNE is leading the way.
Posted inFeature, Inverell, Sport, What's on
Locals act to revive Inverell Mountain Bike Club
Inverell’s mountain biking community will meet Wednesday night to reform the local club, as council pauses plans for new management of the town’s track.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Feature, What's on
Graduation week underway as UNE brings thousands to Armidale
Graduation week is underway in Armidale, with thousands of visitors expected as UNE hosts its biggest-ever ceremonies.