Business confidence across the New England and North West has lifted slightly, but local operators warn rising costs, skill shortages and red tape are choking productivity and holding back growth.
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Posted inFeature, Moree, Recreation
It’s time to lace up for Run the Plains Moree
Back for its second year on 26 and 27 September, Run the Plains Moree is proving to be a popular weekend running festival in the region.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Indigenous, Sport, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Widders in the commentary box for Koori Knockout in Tamworth
Local hero Dean Widders will play a central role in the broadcast of this year’s Koori Knockout from Tamworth over the October long weekend.
Posted inEducation, Gunnedah
Scholarship fund offers “practical support” for new ventures
Young people ready to embark on the next stage of their educational journey can get a helping hand through the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund.
Posted inFire, Local News
Preseason preparedness: together, we can keep our communities safe
As the new fire season approaches, the NSW Rural Fire Service is highlighting the importance of preseason preparedness – with the recent Super AGM at Croppa Creek standing as a shining example of community spirit and collaboration.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Sweeney tops Tamworth tennis championship
Tamworth has wrapped up its first Professional Tennis Tournament with Dane Sweeney claiming his fifth championship title.
Posted inAgriculture, Inverell
Broken down and locked out: Machinery costs fuel right to repair debate
Local farmer joins NSW Farmers’ push for right to repair laws to cover agricultural machinery- saving time and cost.
Posted inArmidale, Science and Research, Sport and fitness events
UNE keeps rugby league fever going this October
Just days after the Koori Knockout takes over Tamworth and the NRL Grand Final is decided, rugby league will take over UNE with the first-ever rugby league conference. This October, […]
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Sport
Moree kids to travel to learn to swim
Moree Plains Shire Council is making sure local kids still learn to swim while major works continue on the local pool.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Duval Dam Buster postponed to December
The annual Duval Dam Buster (DDB) Trail Run has been postponed to Sunday December 7 for safety reasons.