Rural and regional councils across New South Wales have come out strongly against a Federal Government proposal to reduce default speed limits on country roads by 30 kilometres per hour.
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Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services, Youth
Headspace launches new hobby groups to help young people connect
Headspace Armidale is inviting young people aged 12 to 25 to get creative, social, and inspired through a new series of hobby and connection groups launching in November.
Posted inArmidale Regional, What's on
Piddingtons Funeral Home opens its doors for a welcoming community day
For more than 120 years, Piddingtons Funeral Home & Crematorium has been a cornerstone of care and compassion in the Armidale community. This long-standing local business, trusted across generations, is inviting residents to step behind the scenes and discover more about its work at a special Open Day on Saturday, 8 November, from 10am to 1pm.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: The final lap
Today for Small Business Month, and for our final day, we’re celebrating the locals who keep the New England rolling, crafting and caring – proof that strong communities are powered by passionate people.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Packsaddle presents $50,000 to NERAM at 40th celebration
The long-running partnership between the Packsaddle Committee and the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) was celebrated as the committee presented a $50,000 cheque to the museum during its 40th Packsaddle dinner.
Posted inBundarra, Fire, What's on
Bundarra to host major RFS training exercise this weekend
Bundarra will host the New England District Exercise, a coordinated training event involving Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the region, this weekend.
Posted inGood News, Health, Inverell
Inverell doctor named RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year
A Rural Generalist doctor who has dedicated her career to caring for the Inverell community and training the next generation of medical professionals has been named the Rural Doctors Association of Australia’s (RDAA) Rural Doctor of the Year for 2025.
Posted inEnergy, Regional Development, Walcha
Clean Energy Council fails to consult with farmer groups on decommissioning model
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has unveiled a national model for decommissioning large scale renewable energy projects, but it appears the industry body did not consult any farmer groups while developing the proposal it says is designed to “protect farmers”.
Posted inAgriculture, Croppa Creek, What's on
Vintage machinery springs to life at Croppa Creek Classic
From 14 to 16 November this year, the annual Croppa Creek Classic Harvest – dubbed “A Walk Back in Time” – will bring the past to life as vintage harvesters, tractors and horse‑drawn wagons roll into action on a family‑farm site slightly east of the township of Croppa Creek.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Wired for progress
Today for Small Business Month we’re celebrating connection and innovation – from smarter IT solutions and reliable regional transport to skilled electrical work that keeps homes and businesses powered with confidence across the New England.