New England Times Investigates is unpacking some of the dynamics and forces driving the new business boom, and meeting some of the new business owners having a go.
Good News
Perfect evening for NEGS Twilight Fair
The weather was perfectly pleasant and the atmosphere humming for a successful NEGS Twilight Fair on Friday evening.
The Super Strawberry opens its fields for a season of family fun
It’s an especially sweet time at The Super Strawberry, and locals are invited to come along and savour it.
Tap into the fun: Tamworth Brewfest returns
Get ready for a night of flavour, friends and fun when the much-anticipated Tamworth Brewfest rolls out at Scully Park in Tamworth on Saturday 29 November 2025, from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Farrer pride: Jack Marshall’s Hockey One debut a moment to remember
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is beaming with pride as 2024 graduate Jack Marshall takes to the field for the NSW Pride men’s team, making his debut in Australia’s premier hockey competition, the Hockey One League.
Bittersweet brew: The Coffee Incident for sale as owner prepares for new arrival
After nearly six years at the heart of Glen Innes’s coffee scene, much-loved local café The Coffee Incident has officially gone on the market, and for the happiest of reasons
Community lobbying pays off with Rangari Road to be completed
Persistent community lobbying has paid off, with the final unsealed section of Rangari Road set to be completed under a $9 million investment from the NSW Government.
Glen Innes teacher Matt Dodds wins national science teaching prize
Glen Innes High School Physics and Biology teacher Matt Dodds has won a national award for excellence in secondary science teaching.
Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England
Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.
Inverell doctor named RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year
A Rural Generalist doctor who has dedicated her career to caring for the Inverell community and training the next generation of medical professionals has been named the Rural Doctors Association of Australia’s (RDAA) Rural Doctor of the Year for 2025.
