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Inverell Youth Advisory Council plans huge 2026

by Lia EdwardsDecember 8, 2025December 16, 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.

Armidale, Arts, Awards, Entertainment

Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize

by New England Times News DeskDecember 7, 2025December 8, 2025

Thirty songs have been named finalists for the 2025 Environmental Music Prize, a $20,000 award that recognises Australian artists using music to connect audiences with nature and inspire climate action, including bushfire tribute “Up Armidale Road”

Arts, Education, Good News, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids

Library wins gong for innovative, intergenerational program

by 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.

Education, Good News, Health

UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs

by Penelope ShawDecember 5, 2025December 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.

Armidale, Good News, Local festivals and shows

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

by RK CrosbyDecember 5, 2025December 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.

Good News, Narrabri, Tourism

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

by Lia EdwardsDecember 4, 2025December 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.

General News, Good News, Social issues and services

Community urged to donate to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal

by 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.

Agriculture, Federal Politics, Good News

NFF secures breakthrough on Right to Repair for farmers

by 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.