A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.
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Posted inAnimals, Feature, Local News
Give a rescue pet a home this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, families across New South Wales are being encouraged to consider adopting a pet from a council pound or animal shelter, giving rescue dogs and cats the chance at a loving “furever” home.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics
‘Keeping the doors open’: NSW councils to push for more federal funding
It is a subject that many New England Mayors have campaigned hard for: restoration of the FAGs.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Narrabri, Narrabri Shire
Funding secured for major solar upgrades at key community facilities
Narrabri Shire Council has welcomed $157,151.00 in funding to deliver new rooftop solar systems at two of the Shire’s highest energy-use facilities.
Posted inFeature, Local News
2025 Bad Santa Delivery Survey: New England residents not immune to dodgy Christmas gifting
Australia’s festive season is a minefield of unwanted gifts and last-minute panic buys, with the latest research revealing New England locals are just as likely to give – or receive – a dud Christmas present.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Good News, Tamworth
UNE Giving Tree returns to support local families across Armidale and Tamworth
The University of New England’s Giving Tree returns this December, expanding its reach to support local charities in Armidale and Tamworth.
Posted inFeature, Health, Local News, News
Hunter Health Precinct reaches major milestone, promising boost for New England residents
Residents in New England are set to benefit from faster, closer access to world-class care, as the $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct reaches a major construction milestone.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Recreation, Tourism
Santa can’t save small business, but consumers can
Consumers in New England North West are being urged to support local small businesses this festive season, with fresh data revealing that many enterprises are facing mounting financial pressure.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Local News, Weather
Storm warning issued for New England as thunderstorms approach
Severe thunderstorms are set to continue across the New England and surrounding region, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of damaging winds, large hail and intense rainfall likely to cause flash flooding.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
MLA unveils top 10 market information industry trends for 2025
Australia’s red meat industry is demonstrating resilience, productivity gains and strong global demand in 2025, with record production, high prices and export performance forecast across beef, sheepmeat and goat sectors, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s latest Top 10 trends of 2025 report.