Barraba Rugby Union will join the New England Rugby competition in 2026, expanding both the First Grade and women’s competitions.
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Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Mental Health
Don’t wait to access support and protect your mental health
Local mental health practitioners say many people are still waiting too long before accessing counselling or psychological support.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, School News, Sport
New England students medal at NSW Rowing Championships
The Armidale School has won gold and bronze at the NSW State Rowing Championships despite storm disruptions.
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tamworth
Veterans take issues to RSL NSW on Listening Tour in region
Veterans in the New England and North West will take important issues to RSL NSW when the Listening Tour visits Tamworth and Inverell on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Mechanics Institute set for sale
Tamworth Regional Council has voted to sell the historic Mechanics Institute building in Tamworth’s CBD, which Mayor Russell Webb said was about ensuring the building was properly maintained.
Posted inBusiness, Health, North Coast
Regional perspective to shape Healthy Harold’s future under new CEO
The new Chief Executive Officer of Life Ed NSW says living outside metropolitan Sydney has given her a deeper appreciation of just how vital preventive health education is for rural and remote students.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Quirindi, Tamworth
Tamworth hosts transferred Quirindi Cup meeting
Tamworth Jockey Club hosted the relocated Elders Killara Feedlot Quirindi Cup meeting yesterday, delivering a strong day of local success after Racing NSW transferred the fixture from Quirindi due to track concerns.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
New England set to rally for Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March 2026, with Armidale Regional Council once again encouraging locals to roll up their sleeves and take part in the nation’s largest community environmental event.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Women
Rural women set to connect at national agriculture conference
Rural and regional women from across the country will head to Orange from 27 to 29 July 2026 for the 2026 Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Money, Uralla Shire
Last chance to comment on Glen Innes and Uralla major rate increases
Residents have just two weeks left to have a final say on proposed rates increases in Uralla Shire and Glen Innes Severn.