A proposal to reduce the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas to 80 kilometres per hour has sparked debate across regional Australia, with local leaders calling for investment in safer roads rather than slower travel.
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Posted inEntertainment, Inverell, Local festivals and shows
Inverell’s Got Talent launches Sapphire City Festival with packed Town Hall
Inverell East Rotary Club has kicked off the Sapphire City Festival with a full house for the annual Inverell’s Got Talent concert at the Town Hall last weekend.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Arts, Business, Good News
Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard: handmade magic and a growing online adventure
From hand-crafted dragons and whimsical dolls to enchanted accessories, this family-run business has become a beloved name for anyone who believes in the magic of make-believe. But wait… there’s more…
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Inverell, Uralla
Road closures for festivals this weekend
There’s some road closures in Inverell and Uralla for this weekend’s festivals
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Made of Something Real
Today for Small Business Month we have three local makers who each bring precision and personality to their craft, from custom framing and steel fabrication to country fashion made with heart and style.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree
Fears for our nurses as incentives slashed
Fears are growing across the Northern Tablelands that the region’s already struggling hospitals could lose even more staff, after Hunter New England Health confirmed financial incentives for some nurses will be cut.
Posted inGood News, Markets and Fairs, Uralla
Fairy magic to return to Uralla in November
Mark your calendars and dust off your wings — the Uralla Fairy Festival is coming back on Saturday, 22 November 2025, from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Posted inGood News, Quirindi
New Quirindi pool open in weeks
The new Quirindi Aquatic Centre is nearing completion, with Liverpool Plains Shire Council confirming the facility will open for the upcoming 2025/26 summer season from Saturday, 22 November 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Shaping Better Lives
Today for Small Business Month we have a creative metalwork studio transforming steel into art, a trusted medical supplier supporting healthcare professionals across the region, and a compassionate physiotherapist helping people regain strength and independence.
Posted inAwareness Events, Fundraiser, Tamworth
Local golfers to rally for mental health at Lifeline Tamworth Golf Day 2025
On Friday, 28 November 2025, local businesses, golfers and community members will tee off for a cause close to home, the Lifeline Tamworth Golf Day, held at the scenic Longyard Golf Course.