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Posted inFeature, Health, Tenterfield

BreastScreen NSW Van visits Tenterfield

blankby New England Times News Desk3 hours agoJanuary 8, 2026

The mobile screening van is visiting Tenterfield until 23 January 2026. BreastScreen NSW provides free breast screening to women to support the early detection of breast cancer.

Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics, Social issues and services

Chaffey, Joyce want gun laws and Islamic extremism in the Bondi Royal Commission

by RK Crosby with AAP7 hours agoJanuary 9, 2026

They are now in different parties, but our two local MPs are singing from the same hymn sheet when it comes to reviews of gun restrictions and Islamic extremism being needed in the federal Royal Commission into antisemitism and the Chanukah Massacre at Bondi Beach.

Posted inFeature, Liverpool Plains Shire, Tourism

Visitors invited to explore the Liverpool Plains Sunflower Trail

blankby New England Times News Desk9 hours agoJanuary 8, 2026

The Liverpool Plains Sunflower Trail kicks off just in time for the weekend, with sunflowers at “Sandstone”, Big Jack’s Creek and “Wilgabah” at Wallabadah now flowering and ready to brighten visitors’ days.

Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree

Moree selected for NSW Police Drone Trial in crime reduction effort

blankby New England Times News Desk15 hours agoJanuary 8, 2026

NSW Police’s Aviation Command has launched a new drone surveillance trial in Moree, marking an Australian first in regional policing technology.

Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Guyra, Local festivals and shows, What's on

Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival celebrates 40 years

blankby Penelope Shaw2 days agoJanuary 9, 2026

The much-loved Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival is once again set to bring food, fun and community pride to the New England region this January.

Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Good News

NSW recyclers return record 15 billion containers

blankby Kath Jacobs5 days agoJanuary 4, 2026

NSW residents have returned a record 15 billion bottles, cans and cartons through the Return and Earn scheme, delivering $1.5 billion in refunds, but access in the New England remains limited.

Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure

Drive safe this new year

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoJanuary 4, 2026

NSW Farmers is urging people heading into country areas to take extra care on rural roads this new year.

Posted inArmidale, Business, Feature

Still time to bid for prime cafe position in Curtis Park

blankby New England Times News Desk6 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

There is still time for food and beverage operators to put their hand up for a new cafe opportunity in one of Armidale’s busiest family destinations, with Expressions of Interest still open for the ‘Cafe on Curtis’ site.

Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Feature

Bendemeer’s Hazelwood to line up for T20 World Cup squad

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAPJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Australia have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, with Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood in the line-up. Read more here.

Posted inArts, Education, Entertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

by Bec GracieJanuary 3, 2026January 2, 2026

From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.

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