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Wee Waa’s Fragar fourth time lucky for Archibald win

by Luke DennehyJune 3, 2025December 19, 2025

The winner of this year’s prestigious Archibald Prize Julie Fragar says that growing up in Wee Waa inspired her art early on.

Armidale, Good News, Health

New grants to get more doctors to the regions

by Melissa IariaMay 30, 2025June 2, 2025

Health practitioners and organisations in New England can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to support doctor recruitment and retention and boost health services.

Agriculture, Good News

Woolworths partners with the NFF to back young farmer changemakers

by Lia EdwardsMay 21, 2025May 22, 2025

The race to a $100 billion Australian agriculture industry by 2030 is on, and for the first time, Woolworths and the National Farmers’ Federation are seeking the nation’s most innovative minds to lead the charge.

Awards, Business, Local News

Nominate now for your 2025 NENW Business Awards

by Kate BrownMay 21, 2025May 25, 2025

Know a business standing out on their field? Get them recognised and nominate now for the 2025 New England North West Business Awards.

Good News, Moree

Regional Australia’s oldest commercial FM radio station, Moree’s NOWFM, turns 35

by Penelope ShawMay 19, 2025May 21, 2025

NOWFM turns 35 today! Holding the title of regional Australia’s oldest commercial radio station, the broadcasting powerhouse has seen many changes throughout its lifetime but is still going strong.

Business, Good News, Moree

Fresh Ideas, Regional Voices – Inside Pitch2Grow 2025

by Lia EdwardsMay 10, 2025May 13, 2025

Pitch2Grow 2025 gave the stage to six local founders with six very different ideas, all rooted in a shared drive to create something better for their communities.

Awards, Tamworth

Tamworth projects recognised in state awards

by New England Times News DeskMay 7, 2025May 8, 2025

Tamworth Regional Council has been recognised as a finalist in three separate categories in the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.

Awards, Emergency management

Volunteers in the spotlight as nominations open for inaugural emergency award

by New England Times News DeskMay 5, 2025May 10, 2025

People across NSW are urged to shine a light on the state’s dedicated and brave emergency volunteers, through the inaugural NSW Emergency Volunteer of the Year award.