Yetman’s water mains have been breaking down for decades. Inverell Shire Council has now signed off on a $485,853 fix for the ageing asbestos cement network.
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Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Environment, Feature, Long Read, Mining and Resources, Moree
The real climate policy threat to Australia’s agricultural land
WEEKEND LONG READ: Australia’s system of carbon credits is swallowing up millions of hectares of prime farming land and locking it up for a century, while polluters like Woodside and Chevron look clean on paper. Farmers, investors and economists all want it fixed.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Education, Feature
UNE meat scientist receives prestigious beef industry award
UNE meat scientist Professor Peter McGilchrist has received a prestigious beef industry award recognising his decades of research, mentorship and service.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Police seek information after violent Moree home invasion
Police are appealing for information after a man and woman were allegedly assaulted and threatened during a home invasion in Moree.
Posted inFeature, Health, Tamworth
Major concrete pour marks milestone for Nioka Palliative Care Unit expansion
Tamworth Hospital’s Nioka Palliative Care Unit expansion has reached a major milestone, with the first major concrete pour completed for the project.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Tamworth
Tamworth students shine in 2026 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards
Tamworth students have claimed several top honours in the 2026 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards, including the Senior Secondary and Primary School awards.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Feature
NEGS pupils take flight with bird project
A year of watching, wondering and caring about birds came to life at NEGS last night.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Work starts on new overtaking lane south of Tamworth
Work has begun on a new overtaking lane on the New England Highway south of Tamworth as part of a $5 million road safety upgrade.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Feature, Volunteering
Jenny Bourke named New England-Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year
Armidale volunteer Jenny Bourke has been recognised for her dedication to the community, taking out the region’s top volunteering honour.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Fundraiser
Armidale’s 19 for 19 challenge moves to spectacular new home at Warrane Station
The 19 for 19 Challenge will take place at a new location this year, with organisers moving the beloved Armidale fundraising walk to Warrane Station for 2026.