For many people in the New England Region, Christmas Day is a time for family, friends and celebration. But for some, whether they’re new to town, alone, facing hardship, or simply without other plans, the holiday can feel isolating. Thankfully, local community groups are once again stepping up to make sure everyone has a place to share a warm meal and good company on 25 December.
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Posted inEnvironment, Feature, General News
Sunny skies forecast for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is shaping up as a classic summer celebration across the New England region, with mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures and only a slight chance of showers forecast for Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Glen Innes
Industrial land hits the market in Glen Innes
Four industrial lots in Glen Innes have been listed for sale, following a resolution by Glen Innes Severn Council.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Record-breaking class of new recruits to bolster New England police numbers
Police commands across New England are set to benefit from a fresh wave of frontline officers, with a record-breaking class of 341 recruits graduating from the Goulburn Police Academy.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Inverell
Inverell venue Welder’s Dog rebrands as Rouseabout
Inverell hospitality venue The Welder’s Dog will farewell its current name at the end of the year, re-emerging in 2026 as Rouseabout, in a rebrand owners James and Phoebe Croft say reflects both their roots and the direction the business has taken over time.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Support Aussie farmers this festive season
The state’s peak farming body is asking shoppers to check the label and choose Australian-grown food where they can this Christmas.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Memorials and funerals
Large crowd turns out to support Jewish Community in Armidale
Hundreds of locals came to the Armidale Mall on Saturday morning to take part in a memorial event to show support for the Jewish Community after last weekend’s Chanukah Massacre.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Feature
15 years of leadership: Neil Horton honoured for service to local theatre
The Armidale Drama and Music Society (ADMS) recently took a moment to honour a stalwart of the local arts community: longtime President Neil Horton, who has just celebrated an incredible 15 years of leadership at the helm of the organisation.
Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Gunnedah
Hinton Drive holds onto Santa Street title
Hinton Drive in Gunnedah has once again claimed the coveted title of Santa Street in the Gunnedah Shire Christmas Lights Competition.
Posted inAnimals, Bingara, Environment, Feature
Taronga protects environmental jewel in North-West
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has established a third, ‘wild’ restoration site in the New England. Find out where and why here.