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Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Werris Creek

Powerful tribute at Werris Creek honouring rail workers 

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025

The 20th National Rail Safety Week is being marked with a solemn ceremony at the Australian Railway Monument in Werris Creek in northern NSW today.

Posted inQuirindi, Roads and Infrastructure

Work finally begins to upgrade Callaghan Lane level crossing

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 15, 2025July 17, 2025

Work has begun to upgrade a dangerous level crossing south of Quirindi as part of a $1.2 million trial aimed at improving level crossing safety in regional and remote areas.

Posted inArdglen, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure

Major roadworks on Waterfall Way and New England Highway next week

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Motorists are advised to expect changed traffic conditions on two key local roads from next week, with essential maintenance scheduled on Waterfall Way at Deer Vale and culvert repairs on the New England Highway at Ardglen.

Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure, Willow Tree

“Just trashed”: New England Highway disintegrates under diverted trucks

blankby RK CrosbyMay 27, 2025May 29, 2025

Broken axles, damaged tyres and wheels, and dangerous road conditions have been widely reported the length of the New England Highway.

Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Willow Tree

New EV fast chargers on the way for NSW drivers

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 26, 2025May 25, 2025

Driving to the New England for electric vehicles will soon be faster and more efficient with Willow Tree to receive ultra-fast chargers.

Posted inAgriculture, Liverpool Plains Shire

Women to lead the way in agriculture

blankby Tom PleveyMay 25, 2025May 27, 2025

The National Farmers Federation has announced the twelve women who’ll be joining the 2025 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.

Posted inIndigenous, Wallabadah

Yuga-Li Gathering Festival to celebrate culture, connection and creativity on the Liverpool Plains

blankby Penelope ShawMay 24, 2025May 27, 2025

A colourful and meaningful new event is making its debut in the Liverpool Plains region this National Reconciliation Week.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Inverell, Kootingal, Liverpool Plains Shire, Narrabri, Nundle, Tamworth, What's on

Sydney Writer’s Festival’s Live and Local in the New England

by Molly BeareMay 2, 2025May 10, 2025

From the Harbour to the Highlands: Sydney Writer’s Festival Live and Local program on in the New England.

Posted inBundarra, Willow Tree

Australia’s best junior bull riders saddle up

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 26, 2025April 28, 2025

Bundarra’s Kassedy Carlon and Willow Tree’s Cody Sternbeck are ready to step into the arena as part of the next generation of bull riding stars.

Posted inQuirindi

Tamworth MP calls for urgent work on Quirindi crossing

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson says work must begin as soon as possible to upgrade a dangerous crossing near Quirindi. “Any death on our railway corridors is a tragedy for […]

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