Empty for almost a decade, the old Quirindi TAFE site is finally going to market, and the Deputy Mayor reckons it could be the perfect spot for a retirement village.
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Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
Girls step into PLC Armidale life ahead of high school
Future students of PLC Armidale are being invited to spend a night in the boarding house and watch the school’s famous Guild Song Battle as part of an Experience Day later this month.
Posted inCrime, General News, Phones and internet, Social issues and services, Torrington
Terrifying home invasion detail prompts phone action for Torrington
She has survived a terrifying home invasion, including watching her husband shoot their attacker to save their lives. Now 72 year old Di Blessing has turned to activist, kicking politicians into gear and getting the community together to fight for better phone service – with a previously unknown detail making the issue even more real.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Glen Innes, Good News, Inverell
Inverell and Glen Innes bakeries shine at national pie competition
Two New England bakeries have brought home a swag of national medals from the 2026 Australia’s Best Pie and Pastie Competition, held on the Gold Coast, putting the region firmly on the map as one of Australia’s top pie destinations.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Local News, Money
CGT shake-up brings relief, but succession remains the real test for farmers
A major tax backdown has lifted the CGT threshold to $10 million, but farm groups say the real test is still to come: can families actually pass the farm on?
Posted inEducation, Moree, Petitions
E-petition launched for space school at Moree site
A push to turn Moree’s old high school site into a Space Science School is gathering signatures, but it faces a long-running rival bid for an agricultural boarding school
Posted inEntertainment, New England Surrounds
Norma O’Hara Murphy returns with Aussie take on Tennessee Waltz
Warwick’s own Norma O’Hara Murphy is back with an Aussie take on Tennessee Waltz, the first single from her new album Riding With The Wind, out this September.
Posted inMoree
Moree farewells Cowley, appoints Stoneman as acting general manager
Moree Plains Shire Council has farewelled general manager Natalia Cowley and appointed Ian Stoneman acting general manager.
Posted inMoree, Roads and Infrastructure
Moree Draft Roads Hierarchy on public exhibition
Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a draft road classification framework to guide future infrastructure investment.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
The Wolfe Brothers Bring Australian Made Tour to New England
Award-winning country rock band The Wolfe Brothers will return to the New England region as part of their newly announced Australian Made national tour.