From the Harbour to the Highlands: Sydney Writer’s Festival Live and Local program on in the New England.
Narrabri Shire
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as GM
Narrabri Shire Council has announced their new General Manager, with Eloise Chaplain taking the reigns for the shire.
The Kurrumbede Community Open Day returns this Mother’s Day weekend
Gunnedah and Narrabri residents are invited to spend this Mother’s Day weekend exploring the iconic grounds of the Kurrumbede homestead.
Narrabri Shire named as finalists for Local Government Excellence Awards
Narrabri Shire Council has been named as finalists in not one, but five categories at this year’s NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Pilliga’s Bilby population flourishing
Our very own Aussie Easter Bunny, the Greater Bilby, is fighting its way back from the brink of extinction across Australia.
Australian Government reappoints RDANI Chairman
Narrabri’s Russell Stewart has been appointed as Chairman of the Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDANI) Committee.
Local young ag leaders take their place in Rural Achiever Awards
The future of agriculture is strong in the New England, with two of the eight finalists in the 2025 NSW Royal Agricultural Society Rural Achiever Awards representing our region.
Disaster support for Narrabri following severe storms
Disaster assistance measures for the Narrabri are on the way, following widespread severe weather including strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Most roads to Wee Waa closed due to flooding
Wee Waa is effectively isolated as forewarned as floodwaters make their way through the area following rainfall totals from the last week near 200ml.