Goondiwindi Mayor Lawrence Springborg will continue to serve his local community as he steps down as Liberal National Party president today at the party’s annual convention.
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Posted inLocal News, Weather
Residents urged to stay safe as wet weather returns, disaster declaration expanded
Residents are being urged to make safety their priority as prolonged downpours continue to impact the New England, many being hit again while still trying to clean up after the heavy snow storm and flooding earlier this month.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
New chapter for Tamworth law firm, Harris Solicitors, as Lyon Legal steps in
A familiar name in Tamworth’s legal community is entering a new chapter, with Harris Solicitors now officially taken over by Lyon Legal Services.
Posted inFlood, Tamworth
Calala residents prepare to isolate
The NSW SES is advising Calala residents to prepare to isolate as rain continues to soak the region.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News
Filling bags, sharing hope: Anglicare’s new Glen Innes Community Pantry launches
Anglicare has opened its newest Community Pantry in the New England area this week—the third in the region.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Former Armidale student selected for prestigious ARTEXPRESS exhibition
Young artist Michi Takayama has described her selection in the ARTEXPRESS 2025 exhibition at NERAM as a significant “milestone” in her art career.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Environment
Insecticide fenitrothion to be sharply restricted following APVMA decision
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has issued a final regulatory decision to impose wide-ranging additional restrictions on the insecticide, fenitrothion.
Posted inLocal News, Sport
Strengthening regional sport: NIAS becomes part of RAS Ltd expansion
Northern Inland Academy of Sport joins a new partnership to form a unified organisation focused on enhancing high-performance pathways and development opportunities for young athletes.
Posted inArts, Education, Tamworth
TCMF partners with Keith Urban
The Tamworth Country Music Festival and global superstar Keith Urban have announced the creation of the “Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship”.
Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri
Weed Alert: Sticky florestina spreading south
Narrabri Shire Council Biosecurity Officers have discovered that Sticky Florestina is on the march down from Queensland.