A number of small grants have been given to important community services in our region to help improve their facilities and services.
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Posted inInvestigation, Local News, Local politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Our roads part 3: it’s all about the money
As impressive as the $500m announcement was, the reality is that’s no guarantee that will be the amount spent on fixing our flood damaged roads. In this final part of our series, we look at how the money works.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Scholarships for rural and ag students closing soon
A number of scholarships offered for regional students or for students studying an ag course are closing soon, and local students are encouraged to get their applications in.
Posted inArmidale, Inverell, Local News, Moree, NSW Politics, Sport, Tamworth
Sports facility upgrades on the way across the region
A number of grants have been announced that will see everything from new lights to new toilets installed at sporting facilities across the region.
Posted inUralla Shire
Uralla Show returns with demolition derby and new home brewing comp
The Uralla Show is set to entertain locals with an eventful program at the Uralla Showground, on Saturday 4th February, with some old favourites and new events this year.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, News, Roads and Infrastructure
4 mil for New England airports
Over $4 million has been granted to local airports, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is critical of how long it took to release the funding.
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Guyra, Local News
Sudden closure of Little Black Duck leaves locals to pick up the pieces
After being open for less than two months, Guyra’s stylish new café, Little Black Duck Food Company, has suddenly closed its doors, reportedly leaving staff, suppliers and local property owners out of pocket.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Investigation, Local News
At least 8 of Armidale’s GPs are leaving… Who’s available now?
With 8 GPs leaving town, the New England Times did a quick survey of where the doctors are and who is taking new patients, but it’s not good.
Posted inBundarra, Entertainment, Local News
Annual show ready to rev into the Bundarra Showgrounds this weekend
The Annual Bundarra Show, including the Ute Show and Demolition Derby, is back at the Bundarra Showgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, the 28th and 29th of January.
Posted inEnvironment, Uralla Shire
Locals drive project to improve water security for Uralla
Landholders in the Kentucky Creek Dam catchment are taking their own action to prevent soil loss, stop silt from ending up in the dam, and help with water security for Uralla.