New national data has confirmed what frontline services in the New England region have been warning for months. Homelessness is rising rapidly, people are seeking help later, and the system no longer has the capacity to respond.
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Posted inLocal News, Money
New Englanders leaving $5m unclaimed
Almost $5.05 million in unclaimed money is sitting in accounts linked to New England and North West addresses, with thousands of locals potentially unaware they are owed anything at all.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Subsidy to help local students visit parliament
Primary and secondary schools in the New England are being encouraged to include a visit to the NSW Parliament as part of their 2026 excursion calendar.
Posted inGood News, Moree
Moree woman finds $100k under the Chrissie tree
A Moree woman had a Christmas she’ll never forget, unwrapping a $100,000 Lucky Lotteries prize on a ticket given to her by her parents.
Posted inDeepwater, Entertainment, Equestrian and racing
Celebrate 160 years of the Deepwater Races
One of Australia’s oldest racing traditions returns in 2026 as the Deepwater Races mark 160 years of country racing history.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Local beef producers to be impacted by China’s mega tariff
Local producers across the New England are likely to feel the impact of China’s sudden decision to impose tariffs of up to 55 per cent on beef imports
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Drive safe this new year
NSW Farmers is urging people heading into country areas to take extra care on rural roads this new year.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Still time to bid for prime cafe position in Curtis Park
There is still time for food and beverage operators to put their hand up for a new cafe opportunity in one of Armidale’s busiest family destinations, with Expressions of Interest still open for the ‘Cafe on Curtis’ site.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
Bendemeer’s Hazelwood to line up for T20 World Cup squad
Australia have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, with Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood in the line-up. Read more here.
Posted inArts, Education, Entertainment, Tamworth
Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course
From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.