A draft of the 20-year transport plan is out, but debate is already raging over rail, roads and regional priorities.
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Posted inAged Care, Uralla
Major plans to expand aged care home in Uralla
Uralla Shire Council plans McMaugh Gardens expansion, lifting care capacity from 36 to 50 beds.
Posted inEnergy, Narrabri, NSW News
Gas tax no, new gas fields yes, Narrabri Gas Project don’t know
In the context of a global crisis on liquid fuel supply including gas, the lack of a final green light for the project leaves a Narrabri sized hole in the national gas debate.
Posted inArmidale
Public consultation to commence on rail trail framework
Armidale Regional Council will open public consultation next week on plans to convert a disused rail corridor into a 67km recreational trail, as preliminary studies get underway.
Posted inNarrabri, Tenterfield, Water
New England drought tightens as Narrabri eases watering hours and Tenterfield imposes restrictions
Water restrictions are tightening across the New England, with Narrabri easing watering hours under Level 3 rules while Tenterfield introduces new limits as dam levels fall.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains GM Natalia Cowley off to an even bigger challenge
Moree Plains GM Natalia Cowley is heading to Cessnock to tackle one of NSW’s toughest council financial turnarounds.
Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
More than 200 homes proposed for East Tamworth
More than 200 new homes could be built in East Tamworth under a rezoning proposal now on public exhibition
Posted inHousing, Local News
New England North West renters bear the brunt as housing crisis deepens
New data shows renters in the New England North West are increasingly priced out, with full-time work no longer enough.
Posted inAFL, Tamworth
Tamworth rivals set for AFL boost in 2026 Carlton Draft
Tamworth’s Kangaroos and Swans will face off with AFL talent after being selected for the 2026 Carlton Draft.
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Expos, conferences and meetings
Community invited to Armidale’s Annual Bird Show this Sunday
Hundreds of birds are set to fill the pavilion at Armidale Showground this Sunday, as the Armidale and District Bird Club Inc prepares to host its much-loved Annual Show