The final hearing of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the impacts of renewable energy developments in regional areas was held in Armidale yesterday with many of the usual suspects airing familiar frustrations
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Posted inArmidale, Business, Lifestyle
Calm Beauty Co crowned Best Beautician for the second time
For the second year in a row, Calm Beauty Co in Armidale has been named Best Beautician in Best in the New England.
Posted inCommunity development, Energy, Grants and funding, Local News
Communities reclaim the power to shape their renewable future
Regional communities hosting renewable energy projects are being urged to think beyond painting the town hall and footy jerseys and take the lead in securing long-term social, economic and environmental benefits from the renewable transformation.
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Good News, Inverell, Sport and fitness events
Remembering Ty by casting a line in his honour this weekend
More than 200 anglers are expected to hit the water at Copeton Dam this weekend for the inaugural Ty Edmonds Memorial Cod Classic
Posted inArmidale, Business
Armidale Building Supplies nails it to take our Best Hardware Store
Armidale Building Supplies has been crowned Best Hardware Store in Best in the New England 2025, with local love outshining chains again.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, New England Surrounds, Travel
The Queensland festival that sounds like perfect New England
You’d be forgiven for thinking a festival about wool, jazz, art, classic cars, and great food was an event happening in Armidale, but this “Jumpers and Jazz in July” is actually up the highway a bit.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth Regional
Tamworth heats up for Hats Off to Country
The 25th annual Hats Off To Country proved its place on the country music calendar, with packed venues, standout performances and the debut of the Australian Bush Ballad Awards.
Posted inBusiness, Walcha
Quality cuts and consistency earn Cross Bros another top spot in BITNE
This marks the second year in a row the beloved local butchery has walked away from Best in the New England victorious, with them taking out the Best of the Best award for Quality in 2024.
Posted inQuirindi, Roads and Infrastructure
Work finally begins to upgrade Callaghan Lane level crossing
Work has begun to upgrade a dangerous level crossing south of Quirindi as part of a $1.2 million trial aimed at improving level crossing safety in regional and remote areas.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, Training and courses
“Transformational” future leaders bootcamp coming to Tamworth
A transformational leadership event aimed at developing the next generation of emotionally intelligent and influential leaders will be held in Tamworth later this month