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Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Feature, What's on
UNE Open Day returns in 2025 with more than 1000 future students already registered
More than 1000 future students have signed up to experience life at UNE ahead of the 2025 Open Day on Friday 2 May.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Awareness Events, Feature, Local News
$22 million to commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, an elected Coalition Government has promised $22 million towards community projects.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Early voting centres closed on ANZAC Day
Reminder: Early voting centres are not open on ANZAC Day or Sunday 27 April. Check your local polling booths.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Petrus Van Der Steen, Trumpet of Patriots, Parkes
Petrus Van Der Steen is stepping up to the election stage for the third time, contesting Parkes for the TOP.
Posted inFeature, Local News, What's on
New England communities to gather in the thousands to honour ANZAC Day
The New England region will turn out in their thousands to pay their respects on ANZAC Day. Check out the region’s events here.
Posted inCommunity development, General News, Grants and funding
Additional funding made available for Community War Memorials
Applications for the Community War Memorials Fund 2025/26 are open, with $250,000 in funding available for the protection and conservation of war memorials.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Glen Innes, Good News, Grants and funding
New DV refuge coming to Glen Innes
The NSW Government is providing $7.6 million for the construction of a new core and cluster domestic violence refuge in Glen Innes.