The National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers.
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Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
UNE Open Day returns in 2025 with more than 1000 future students already registered
More than 1000 future students have signed up to experience life at UNE ahead of the 2025 Open Day on Friday 2 May.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Awareness Events, Local News
$22 million to commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, an elected Coalition Government has promised $22 million towards community projects.
Posted inLocal News, What's on
New England communities to gather in the thousands to honour ANZAC Day
The New England region will turn out in their thousands to pay their respects on ANZAC Day. Check out the region’s events here.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Glen Innes, Good News, Grants and funding
New DV refuge coming to Glen Innes
The NSW Government is providing $7.6 million for the construction of a new core and cluster domestic violence refuge in Glen Innes.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as GM
Narrabri Shire Council has announced their new General Manager, with Eloise Chaplain taking the reigns for the shire.
Posted inAgriculture, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth to host international Angus expo
Mooove over, the Zoetis Angus EXPO is coming to Tamworth this May, featuring the largest display of registered Angus Cattle in the Southern Hemisphere.
Posted inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, Crime, Guyra, Inverell, Uralla
Joyce pledges CCTV in Uralla, Inverell and Guyra as Coalition pivots to crime
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has announced plans today to allocate $435,000 in funding to provide CCTV security cameras while campaigning in Uralla
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Rivalry Rides Again: Three local lads ride for the PBR Monster Energy Origin Series
Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry is strapping in for another showdown — but this isn’t rugby, and it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted.