Colleen Fuller has been elected Mayor of Gunnedah Shire, while Ken Cudmore has been elected Mayor of Liverpool Plains Shire.
General News
Walcha launches seasonal Sunday trading
Walcha is opening its arms and shop doors to visitors for its first seasonal Sunday trading day on 20 October.
Two more mayors elected in Moree and Tamworth
It was a fitting start to Rural Womens Day when former Deputy Mayor Susannah Pearse was promoted by her peers to be the new mayor of Moree Plains Shire Council, while Russell Webb was re-elected in Tamworth Regional Council.
Rent increases to be limited to one per year
The NSW Government will introduce legislation today to cap rent increases to one per year.
Still grieving: reflecting on the voice referendum
Grief and hurt are still being felt in First Nations communities one year on from the 2023 voice referendum but many are still fighting for change.
Workers at GrainCorp vote on industrial action
Grain handlers at Graincorp sites across NSW will vote on whether to take industrial action after negotiations broke down between the union and the company.
Deadline for local artist bursary extended
New England artist are being urged to apply for the Helen Dangar Memorial Art Bursary with applications extended until Sunday October 20.
Applications are now open for MLA’s Red Meat Ambassador Program
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is once again seeking expressions of interest for their Red Meat Ambassador program.
Tenterfield Community Memorial Garden opening with walk and talk
TenterLIFE is inviting the community to walk and talk your worries away to the official opening of the Tenterfield Community Memorial Garden on Sunday, October 27.
Cold Chisel thrills Armidale for start of the Big Five-0 tour
Transport issues have soured the otherwise excellent gig as Cold Chisel formally kicked off its Big Five-0 tour in Armidale last night.
