“One night, out of a year,” she said of a Ballina hotel stay. Now the Coalition is dragging Minister Janelle Saffin to the Auditor General to explain that and dozens of other travel claims that may not be right.
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Posted inArmidale, Education, Indigenous
Anēwan language reawakens at UNE
Lost to colonisation, kept alive by a decade of research and a handful of archival recordings, the Anēwan language is being spoken at UNE again, every Thursday morning.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
Tickets on sale for CREATE opening
A new public sculpture, a Water-themed art exhibition and $55 canapés and cocktails: Narrabri’s CREATE Festival opens 2 October, and tickets just went live.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Nominate your Australia Day heroes now
From Guyra to Nundle, nominations are open for 2027 Australia Day honours. Know a quiet achiever? Now’s the time to say thanks.
Posted inLocal News, Local politics and councils
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inAgriculture, Boggabilla, News
Boggabilla agricultural leader Rebecca Fing named 2027 Nuffield Scholar
Boggabilla’s Rebecca Fing will take her farm safety research overseas after being named a 2027 Nuffield Scholar.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New England households to benefit from energy support funding
New England households will get help cutting energy bills, with Southern New England Landcare sharing $4.7 million in state funding.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, What's on
UNE’s Oorala Aboriginal Centre marks 40 years with community day
Forty years on, UNE’s Oorala Aboriginal Centre is throwing open its doors for a free community day of music, culture and connection. Here’s what’s on.
Posted inArts, Local News
UNE launches national art competition for high school students
UNE is calling on young artists to showcase their creativity in a new national competition offering a $5,000 prize and major exhibition opportunity.
Posted inAgribusiness, Armidale, Cost of Living
Agribusiness group warns pesticide fee hike will push up grocery prices
ndependent analysis says a looming pesticide fee hike could shrink farmers’ access to new products and push grocery prices even higher. Here’s the industry’s warning.