A battle of the states is set to take place in the skies above Manilla, NSW over the Easter weekend with the Paragliding State of Origin event returning for its 26th year.
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Posted inHealth, Tamworth
More rescue and special operations paramedics heading to the bush
Ten rescue and special operations paramedics will start on the road in regional NSW, with Tamworth on the list of locations.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
New Tamworth Mental Health Unit reaches milestone
The construction of Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health is well underway, with the bones of the building completed and only the internal fit-out left to do.
Posted inBusiness, Energy, Uralla
Logistics in action as REZ upgrade takes shape
Uralla residents will enjoy a rare spectacle and insight to the scale of the clean energy transition when a 171-tonne energy transformer is trucked through the town this Sunday, April 13.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Surrounds, Parkes Electorate
Broad field to contest open seat of Parkes
For a long time it looked like The Nationals Jamie Chaffey would have little competition to replace the retiring Mark Coulton in Parkes, but the ballot draw has revealed a full field of ten candidates.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla
New England Solar recognised in Climate Council Choice Awards
The New England Solar Farm was recognised in the Climate Council Choice Awards for successfully integrating large-scale renewable energy with traditional farming.
Posted inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Trumpet of Patriots brings a royal touch to New England ballot
Seven candidates have been confirmed as being on the New England ballot for the federal election, with one latecomer apparently French royalty.
Posted inEducation, Environment, Uralla
Uralla students step up as conservation champions
Uralla Central School students have put up their hands to learn about their local environment from those who know and care for it best.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
Meet Wendy Wales, Greens candidate, New England
Greens candidate Wendy Wales, a long-time Muswellbrook local and former teacher, brings her passion for the environment and community to the federal election, focusing on renewables and cost of living.
Posted inArmidale
Origin community investment support welcomed
Origin learns first-hand how the New England Community Investment Program is supporting local community groups.