Thousands of Inverell homes are still on copper, but that is about to change. Here is how to get full fibre, and when NBN staff will be in town to help.
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Posted inAged Care, Health, Inverell, Long Read, Uralla Shire
No bed, no way home: the aged care logjam reaching New England hospitals
WEEKEND LONG READ: Medically ready to leave, but nowhere to go. Older people are stranded in New England hospitals, while families are left footing the bill, and politicians squabble.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Glen Innes
Woman airlifted after bus crashes and catches fire near Glen Innes
A coach carrying 20 passengers left the New England Highway and burst into flames near Glen Innes on Friday night. One woman was airlifted, the driver was hospitalised, and an investigation is underway.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, What's on
School holidays across the New England: What’s on for families
Sport, movies, crafts, circus challenges and live entertainment are among the activities keeping New England families busy these school holidays.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Roads and Infrastructure
$319m Armidale to Kempsey Road rebuild gets its builder
Landslips, fires, and floods left it in ruins. Now a builder has been named for the $319 million Kempsey-Armidale Road rebuild, and here is when the work starts.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Teenager charged after woman allegedly wounded in Moree robbery
A 15-year-old boy has faced court after a woman was allegedly wounded with a knife during an attempted car robbery in Moree.
Posted inAgriculture, Ebor, What's on
Producer group returns with focus on growing farm businesses
Their farms cover more than 20,000 hectares, and they reckon the best lessons come over dinner. A New England producer group is back, and newcomers can try before they buy.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics and councils
Glen Innes Severn Council sacks GM, takes control of PIO
Glen Innes Severn Council has sacked its general manager, and the Mayor says councillors will now hold the organisation to account. Here’s what else changed at a pivotal meeting.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
NEGS goes back-to-back with Division 1 netball title
NEGS has backed up its drought-breaking 2025 netball season with another Division 1 championship, completing a successful year for the Armidale school.
Posted inEnergy, Mining and Resources, Narrabri
Narrabri gas two steps from the “go button”
Santos says Narrabri gas is two approvals from the “go button”. Opponents have pounced on its CEO’s comments in a last-ditch bid to stop it. Here’s what Santos actually said.