The Warialda Shop of Opportunity officially opened on Saturday, May 2, drawing strong local support and marking the end of a three-year community-led project.
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Posted inArmidale
“Be the hope our community desperately needs right now”
Support the New England North West community through The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal.
Posted inArmidale
Parents Weekend draws hundreds to St Albert’s College
St Albert’s College welcomed more than 600 visitors to Armidale for its annual Parents Weekend, combining sport, community and charity fundraising.
Posted inMoree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
“Devastating”: Region reacts to news of Inland Trail abandonment
The federal government’s decision to halt Inland Rail at Parkes has sparked alarm across Moree, Narrabri and the wider region, with councils, farmers and Nationals MPs warning major freight, logistics and jobs projects are now in limbo.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Construction starts on long-awaited Glen Innes Hospital upgrade
Construction has started on the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment, delivering upgraded health facilities for the local community.
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Surprise final count puts newcomer on Uralla council
A surprise late swing in preferences has delivered a newcomer a narrow 12-vote win in the Uralla Shire Council by-election, overturning election night expectations.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale, Education
PLC girls praised after stretchering injured hiker to safety
PLC Armidale students carried an injured hiker with a broken leg for hours through the Warrumbungles, using a makeshift stretcher in a dramatic bush rescue.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
New England region explores opportunity to “close the loop” on solar recycling
New England could become a solar recycling hub as rising end-of-life panels create economic and waste management opportunities.
Posted inFederal Politics, Grants and funding, Moree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Inland Rail axed, local projects in limbo
The federal government’s cost cutting ahead of the budget will include axing of the Inland Rail project already under construction, with the shocks to be felt keenly in the New England.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes endorses draft framework for activation
Glen Innes Severn Council has moved to exhibit a draft precinct framework aimed at guiding long-term planning, investment and community development.