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Posted inArmidale, Energy, Good News

Powering up Armidale: The church helping locals cut their bills

blankby Emily Longhurst12 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

At Armidale Uniting Church, the shift toward clean energy has become a practical, community-focused effort

Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News

PLC Armidale leads region in outstanding NAPLAN results

blankby Penelope Shaw16 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

PLC Armidale has cemented its position as the top-performing secondary school in the New England North West, while TAS has taken out the top spot at the primary school level, in the 2025 NAPLAN results.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Feature, Good News

Lyāmbay Dancers Shine Bright on Local and National Stages

blankby New England Times News Desk24 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

Armidale’s Lyāmbay Aboriginal Dance Group has capped off an extraordinary year, dazzling audiences from Armidale to Sydney with their passion, commitment, and cultural pride.

Posted inFeature, Good News, Inverell, Youth

Inverell Youth Advisory Council plans huge 2026

blankby Lia Edwards2 days agoDecember 8, 2025

The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has wrapped up a whirlwind year, presenting its annual report to Council and signalling that 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting.

Posted inArts, Education, Good News, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids

Library wins gong for innovative, intergenerational program

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoDecember 8, 2025

Gunnedah Shire Library’s creativity and ingenuity has captured the spotlight at the NSW Public Libraries Association’s annual conference.

Posted inEducation, Good News, Health

UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs

blankby Penelope Shaw5 days agoDecember 4, 2025

The University of New England has been selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to receive additional Commonwealth-supported medical places, in a major win for regional health workforce education.

Posted inArmidale, Good News, Local festivals and shows

Christmas in the Mall draws thousands for a night of festive fun

blankby RK Crosby5 days agoDecember 8, 2025

Christmas in the Mall has been hailed a huge success, with thousands turning out last night to enjoy a warm Armidale evening filled with music, colour, and Christmas cheer – and the fun moves to Guyra tonight.

Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Tourism

Narrabri CBD to come alive with return of Christmas Pop-Up Shop

blankby Lia Edwards6 days agoDecember 6, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council is once again bringing festive cheer and local foot traffic to the heart of the CBD with the return of its annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop, now in its fifth year.

Posted inGeneral News, Good News, Social issues and services

Community urged to donate to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 3, 2025December 4, 2025

As the donation period draws to a close, The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent, and Greater Bank are encouraging the community to support their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal and help share the spirit of the season.

Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Good News

NFF secures breakthrough on Right to Repair for farmers

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 2, 2025December 3, 2025

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has secured a Federal Government commitment to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery, hailing it a historic win for farmers and a direct result of years of advocacy from the farm sector.

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