• LATEST NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • DIRECTORY
  • ENGAGE
  • EVENTS
    • ADD AN EVENT
  • ABOUT
    • ADVERTISE
    • SUPPORT
    • CONTACT
  • #18142 (no title)
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
Skip to content
New England Times
MONDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2025
  • LATEST NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • DIRECTORY
  • ENGAGE
  • EVENTS
    • ADD AN EVENT
  • ABOUT
    • ADVERTISE
    • SUPPORT
    • CONTACT
  • #18142 (no title)

Good News

Posted inGood News, Indigenous, New England Surrounds, Parenting and kids

One mum’s baby bundles become life-changing charity

blankby AAP21 hours agoDecember 14, 2025

A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.

Posted inArmidale, Good News, Tamworth

UNE Giving Tree returns to support local families across Armidale and Tamworth

blankby Kate Brown3 days agoDecember 14, 2025

The University of New England’s Giving Tree returns this December, expanding its reach to support local charities in Armidale and Tamworth.

Posted inAwards, Good News, Moree

Moree’s Kamala Wheeler honoured as NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year

blankby Penelope Shaw3 days agoDecember 11, 2025

Moree’s own Kamala Wheeler has been recognised on the state stage, receiving the 2025 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Award for her decades of service with the NSW State Emergency Service.

Posted inGood News, Inverell

A Taste of Christmas for the Inverell community

blankby Penelope Shaw5 days agoDecember 14, 2025

Food for the Soul is once again hosting its annual A Taste of Christmas event, offering a free takeaway Christmas meal for anyone in the community who may need a little extra support or simply appreciates the gesture during what can be a difficult time of year.

Posted inGood News, Tamworth

Tamworth man wins $15 million Oz Lotto

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoDecember 14, 2025

A Tamworth man’s winning marked 18-game entry was purchased at Northgate News, delivering him the Division 1 prize.

Posted inArmidale, Energy, Good News

Powering up Armidale: The church helping locals cut their bills

blankby Emily Longhurst6 days agoDecember 10, 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 Shaw6 days 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 DeskDecember 9, 2025December 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 EdwardsDecember 8, 2025December 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 DeskDecember 6, 2025December 8, 2025

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

Posts pagination

1 2 3 … 20 Older posts

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST

Sign up to get daily news updates so you don't miss a thing.

Adding you to our mailing list - won't be long

Thanks! You have been added to our mailing list.

Have your say

Most read stories

  • $209 million Armidale battery to help power peak demand
    $209 million Armidale battery to help power peak demand
  • Joyce confirms One Nation switch as staff depart and community patience wears thin
    Joyce confirms One Nation switch as staff depart and community patience wears thin
  • Death toll up to 12 as Jews targeted by shooters at Chanukah festival
    Death toll up to 12 as Jews targeted by shooters at Chanukah festival
  • Koala 'misinformation' cry as population counts soar
    Koala 'misinformation' cry as population counts soar
  • New road categorisation system a win for councils
    New road categorisation system a win for councils
  • Bondi terror: 16 dead, including child in mass shooting
    Bondi terror: 16 dead, including child in mass shooting
  • One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity
    One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity
  • West Tamworth man charged with child exploitation offences
    West Tamworth man charged with child exploitation offences
New England Times

An independent news site based in New England, NSW, Australia

NEWS

  • Armidale Regional
  • Glen Innes Severn Shire
  • Gunnedah Shire
  • Gwydir Shire
  • Inverell Shire
  • Liverpool Plains Shire
  • Moree Plains Shire
  • Narrabri Shire
  • Tamworth Regional
  • Tenterfield Shire
  • Uralla Shire
  • Walcha

ABOUT

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Join our email lists
  • Support our Work
  • Careers
  • Send us a news tip
  • Advertise With Us
  • Websites by New England Times
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

QUICKLINKS

  • Directory
  • Events
  • Engage
  • Good News
 
© Copyright 2025 New England Times
New England Times is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach New England Times or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712