From bustling street marches and flag-raising ceremonies to art exhibitions, community barbecues, children’s activities and sporting events, communities across the New England embraced this year’s NAIDOC Week
Feature
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Bingara, Business, Feature
BW Welding & Mechanical Services take out Best Mechanic
Doing more than just providing a valuable service, BW Welding & Mechanical Service is a community asset and very worth of the Best Mechanic title.
Posted inFeature, National News
‘No resources’: One Nation defends uncosted policies
Barnaby Joyce has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Mental Health
AIHW report reveals worsening youth mental health as experts call for new approaches
Australia’s youth mental health crisis is deepening, with new AIHW data showing rising illness rates and growing pressure on services.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Feature
Search underway for new UNE chancellor after Pearson resignation
UNE has kicked off the search for a new chancellor after Dr Sarah Pearson’s unexpected resignation. Acting Chancellor David Van Aanholt steps in, but it’s not an easy job to fill.
Posted inEducation, Energy, Feature, Tamworth
TAFE NSW Tamworth to get $950,000 clean energy training upgrade
TAFE NSW Tamworth is getting a $950,000 clean energy upgrade, part of a $25 million push to train the workforce that will build the New England REZ.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Australians urged not to rush 2026 tax returns amid scam warning
CPA Australia is urging Australians to delay lodging their 2026 tax returns until ATO data is complete and remain alert to scams.
Posted inEnergy, Feature, Walcha
Barnaby Joyce called out over false highway closure claim on wind farm
Barnaby Joyce said “someone’s gonna get killed” over a highway closure that was never actually planned. Now Vestas, Channel 7 and a fact-checking page have all called it out. Will he correct the record?
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Disease doesn’t wait for slow and inefficient bureaucracy, says CropLife
CropLife Australia says APVMA delays leave farmers without timely crop protection products amid rising biosecurity risks nationwide today.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Behavioural science partnership to support New England water users
A behavioural science partnership with Monash University is helping the Natural Resources Access Regulator improve how it supports water users to understand and comply with NSW water laws.