More than two years after the Wicklow Hotel hit the market, the New England region’s oldest licensed pub is undergoing a significant transformation, with new owners Feros Group set to reopen it under its original name before the end of the year.
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Posted inArmidale Regional, Energy, Glen Innes Severn Shire, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Uralla Shire
Local councils not consulted in Nationals plan to kill New England REZ
In a bizarre backflip, the Coalition has announced that if re-elected next March they would effectively abandon the New England REZ – and they didn’t consult councils before coming up with the destructive policy.
Posted inAwards, Walcha
Walcha Coffee adds seven more medals to growing awards record
Walcha Coffee has added another seven medals to its growing awards record after competing at Golden Bean Australasia 2026, one of the coffee industry’s largest competitions.
Posted inIndigenous, Inverell
Council appoints two members to Aboriginal Consultative Committee
Preston Connors and Yoorana Delaney have been appointed as community representatives on Inverell Shire Council’s Aboriginal Consultative Committee for a two-year term.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Lifestyle
From the paddock to the page: A local author’s journey
Tilbuster farmer Troy Gerdes is transforming the people, places and animals of Elderslie into uniquely Australian children’s books that are delighting readers both locally and around the world.
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tamworth, What's on
Centacare invites Tamworth to celebrate 25 years of walking together
A free community celebration is coming to Fitzroy Plaza on Wednesday, 25 June, as Centacare marks 25 years of supporting individuals, families and communities across the New England region.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Police seek witnesses after nail gun attack on Tamworth man
A man was shot in the face, chest and hands with a nail gun during a robbery in Tamworth on Saturday night. Police want to hear from anyone with information or footage.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Sport
Henderson earns Australian selection for US Rowing challenge
The Armidale School rower Isabella Henderson will represent Australia at the inaugural US Rowing International Rowing Challenge.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Teenager charged after police pursuit in Moree
A 14-year-old boy has faced court after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through Moree on Saturday.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale, Health
Paraquat stays but with major new restrictions as regulator delivers verdict
Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.