Barnaby Joyce has pledged $27.2 million in partnership funding to local councils across New England and again committed to decentralising the public service to the regions.
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Posted inDelungra
Music, mateship and mental health on the menu as Adam Harvey headlines Muster Up Delungra
Adam Harvey will headline Muster Up Delungra in May inviting families from Delungra and surrounding districts to enjoy an evening of music, food, and community connection.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Technology
AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative launches across the region
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network has launched the AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative, a groundbreaking initiative, designed to integrate and test AI-powered scribing in general practice,
Posted inAwards, Good News, Tamworth
Calrossy cattle take out top prizes at Royal Easter Show
Students from Calrossy Anglican School and their cattle have come away with three of the top prizes up for grabs at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate, New England Surrounds, Yetman
Joyce announces $10m in funding commitments with more to come
Barnaby Joyce has this week announced two multi-million-dollar funding commitments aimed at improving infrastructure and liveability in the region, with a third expected later today.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
Spoils shared at 20th TAS Rugby Carnival
Strathfield’s St Patrick’s College have taken out the the 20th TAS Rugby Carnival held at The Armidale School on the weekend.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional, Water
Gunnedah Mayor raises concerns about Intervalley Pipeline Plan
Gunnedah Shire Mayor Collen Fuller has raised concerns about the NSW Government’s plan to bolster Tamworth’s water supply using means like intervalley pipelines and off-river storage.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local festivals and shows
Just two weeks to go to Celtic Festival
From 1–4 May 2025, Glen Innes will once again host the Australian Celtic Festival, and in 2025, the spotlight turns to Brittany, Cornwall and Wales.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Grants and funding
New project offers $3000 to ditch the wood fire heating in Armidale
Asthma Australia has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing harmful air pollution in Armidale by encouraging residents to replace their woodfire heaters.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
“Safe staffing” rolled out at Tamworth Hospital amid ongoing healthcare debate
Tamworth Hospital has become the latest NSW facility to implement safe staffing levels as part of the NSW Government’s initiative.