Three large-scale battery projects proposed for the New England have been awarded state-backed contracts as part of the NSW Government’s long-duration energy storage rollout
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Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Grants and funding, Youth
Huge funding boost for Glen Innes’ Youth Booth
More than $665,000 in NSW Government funding will strengthen youth services and Aboriginal early childhood support in Glen Innes
Posted inArmidale Regional, Water
Armidale warned of falling dam levels
Armidale Regional Council is warning residents to prepare for the possible introduction of Level 1 water restrictions as ongoing hot and dry conditions begin to impact local water storages.
Posted inLocal politics, Money, Moree, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Moree Plains Council cautious in progressing the SAP
Moree Plains Shire Council is taking a cautious, staged approach as it moves toward the next phase of the Moree Special Activation Precinct, seeking to balance the long-term economic promise with the financial realities.
Posted inFundraiser, Gunnedah, Moree, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
NRL HOGS coming to Gunnedah, Moree, Tamworth
The NRL HOGS National Tour is getting underway today, with the annual grassroots initiative once again rolling into regional communities to promote rugby league, connect with young players and celebrate the people who keep the game strong in rural areas.
Posted inEducation, Local News, Technology
Give your unused devices to help kids learn
New England businesses are being asked to donate unused devices to help kids learn as new data reveals a growing number of young Australians are returning to the classroom without access to a computer at home.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, What's on
Central Park gathering planned to support Iranian democracy movement
A peaceful community gathering will take place in Armidale’s Central Park on Sunday, February 8, to show solidarity with people in Iran who are calling for democratic reform and an end to the current Islamic regime.
Posted inExplainer, Mining and Resources, Narrabri
Narrabri Gas Project nears final green light
It’s been over a decade in the making, but after years of jumping legal, environmental and government hurdles, the Narrabri Gas Project is close to a final decision.
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Health, Tamworth
Hands on healing to calm the body and soul
Reiki, lymphatic massage and other gentle ‘hands on’ body based practices are attracting a growing number of people quietly turning to them when stress, illness or burnout refuses to shift
Posted inCurlewis, Quirindi, Roads and Infrastructure
Delays and closures on Kamilaroi Highway
Motorists travelling on the Kamilaroi Highway are being warned to expect a difficult few weeks, with a full overnight closure at Curlewis next week, as well as delays near Quirindi for most of February.