Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed a Mayoral Minute calling for simple, practical changes to the NSW planning system to speed up housing approvals and boost supply across the state. […]
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Posted inArts, Feature, Good News, Local News
Last call for applications for art bursary
The New England Regional Art Museum is encouraging artists from around New England who want to improve their skills and more to apply for a $3500 bursary.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Local News
NSW Treasurer and industry experts headline New England North West Economic Luncheon in Tamworth
Business leaders, decision-makers, and industry professionals across the New England North West are encouraged to secure their seat now for the region’s economic luncheon in Tamworth.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Feature, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Parenting and kids, Tamworth, Warialda, What's on
Celebrate the season across the region
The New England region is continuing to celebrate through to Santa visit day, with Christmas markets, concerts, carnivals and even a horse racing event set to bring colour and cheer to communities across the region.
Posted inFeature, Local News, New England Electorate
Not surprised: muted reaction to Barnaby quitting the Nationals
Political operatives around the region are not surprised, and are not changing any of their campaign plans, in response to the news that the Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is now an Independent.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Tourism, Walcha
Local success brewed to perfection: Walcha Coffee honoured at state awards
Business NSW New England North West has recognised the outstanding achievements of local entrepreneur Cameron Hayton and his team at Walcha Coffee.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Uralla, Weather
Power and communications crisis in Uralla
Another extreme weather event has left Uralla without power or communications — again. As businesses struggle and emergency services face major hurdles, local leaders are calling for urgent infrastructure reform.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Local News
New England farmers urged to prepare for another risky summer as storm claims surge
Farmers in New England are being urged to brace for another damaging summer, as new data from Elders Insurance reveals a sharp rise in storm-related claims and mounting repair costs across the region.
Posted inArmidale, Disability, Good News, Social issues and services
Regional voices take centre stage at Armidale’s Disability Summit and Awards
Armidale will place inclusion, accessibility, and community leadership firmly in the spotlight this December as The Ascent Group prepares to host two major back-to-back events: the Armidale Disability Summit during the day, followed by the Inclusion in Action Disability Awards that evening.
Posted inIndigenous, Quirindi, Water
Walhallow secures $4.4 million upgrade to overhaul water services
Walhallow is transforming its water services thanks to a $4.4 million joint investment from the Federal and State Governments that will boost water reliability and create a more sustainable future for the northwest village.