A local mum says she and her asthmatic daughter could die without PBS medicines. She’s not alone — public concern is growing over a little-noticed One Nation policy, and a petition is now calling on Hanson to back off.
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Posted inArmidale, Arts, Education
Sow your creativity in the Seeds of Science Art Competition
Budding artists across the New England region are invited to explore the beauty of botany through the UNE Discovery Seeds of Science Art Competition, held in the lead-up to National Science Week.
Posted inAwards, Local News
Time running out to enter New England North West Business Awards
Businesses, employers and employees across the New England North West are being encouraged to enter the 2026 New England North West Business Awards before entries close on 6 July.
Posted inTamworth
New England North West leaders to gather for major housing forum
Government, business and community leaders will gather in Tamworth for Future Build Forum 2026 addressing housing shortages.
Posted inCommunity development, Local politics, Tamworth
Council to vote on Ray Walsh House sale as residents call for caution
Council will vote Tuesday on selling Ray Walsh House. But a residents group says the process isn’t finished — and once the decision is made, it’s very hard to undo.
Posted inEnergy, Inverell Shire
Sundown Solar Farm public meeting cancelled due to low interest
Sundown Solar Farm has another green light, with a planned public consultation meeting cancelled after only one person registered to speak against the proposal.
Posted inHealth, Manilla, Training and courses
Free first aid course in Manilla this Saturday
Free CPR and first aid qualifications, this Saturday in Manilla. Spots are strictly limited — register now before they’re gone.
Posted inLocal News, Seniors
Labor-Greens deal criticised over proposed changes to self-managed super funds
Federal MP Alison Penfold says Labor’s reported deal with the Greens on superannuation would limit retirement investment choice.
Posted inGunnedah
Community petition seeks warmer pool
Gunnedah Shire Council has noted a community petition calling for the temperature of the indoor pool at the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex to be increased.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Walcha
Packed gallery hears 22,000-signature New England transmission petition debate
Hundreds of people packed the public gallery of NSW Parliament on Thursday afternoon for a debate on a petition calling for the cancellation of the planned New England Renewable Energy Zone transmission line. Here’s what happened.