It is the toughest mountain biking race our region will ever host as the 2023 WEMBO World Solo 24-hour Mountain Bike Championships comes to Armidale this November.
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Posted inInverell, Local festivals and shows
Blooming Inverell Gardens Ready for Show
Despite the lack of water around the region, Inverell’s Down to Earth Inverell Garden Club is ready to host their annual Open Garden weekend from Saturday October 28th to Sunday October 29th.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Indigenous
Indigenous art program inspires local students
Artworks from school students who participated in an Indigenous arts education program in the New England will go on display at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place in Armidale […]
Posted inArmidale, Local politics
Armidale sustainable development policy open for comment
Armidale Regional Council has put forward a policy that financially incentivises the construction of energy efficient and sustainable buildings.
Posted inTamworth, What's on
Saturday Sounds returns to Tamworth this weekend
Live music will fill the Tamworth CBD each Saturday of the warmer months with the return of Saturday Sounds.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
ASC Police attendance figures make a liar out of education secretary
The New England Times has obtained figures from NSW Police on the number of times they have attended Armidale Secondary College since the school opened at Butler Street.
Posted inGunnedah, Local politics
New off-leash dog park for Gunnedah
Gunnedah Shire Council has approved an area in Wandobah Reserve (opposite McAndrew Park) as the location for development of an Off-Leash Dog Park.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Indigenous
Hundreds march for Yes in Armidale
Organisers say three hundred people marched in the streets of the Armidale CBD last Friday in support of the Voice to Parliament.
Posted inEnvironment, Liverpool Plains Shire
Shenhua land in the Liverpool Plains returned to the people
Following the cancellation of Shenhua’s plans to mine on the Liverpool Plains, work is underway to regenerate the land for the benefit of the community and the environment.
Posted inArmidale
Safety education campaign for e-scooters in Armidale
Just a couple of short weeks into the 12 month trial of e-scooters a new safety campaign has been launched, penalties introduced for e-scooter offences, and an increase in ‘safety ambassadors’ ordered.