The continued fallout from ministerial directives and attempts to tackle toxic culture within the Armidale-based APVMA has led to significant delays in new pesticide approvals
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Posted inArts, Grants and funding, Local News
Empowering locals to get creative with new arts grants
Grassroots creativity in the New England North West is getting a major boost, with applications now open for the 2025 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) grants.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Inverell
Paws-itively awesome: Inverell Barnyard wins Best Pet Store
Inverell Barnyard has proved themselves to be leaders of the pack, taking out the title of Best Pet Store in the New England.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News
It’s official: Australian Standing Stones named
A site long celebrated by locals and visitors alike has now been formally recognised by the NSW Government, with the name ‘Australian Standing Stones’ officially approved and gazetted
Posted inAdvertorial, Housing, Local News, Money
Real Support for Real Homeowners: $2000 cash back
In a time where rising costs and uncertainty define the housing conversation, Regional Australia Bank is backing the people who call regional NSW home, not with slogans, but with something tangible.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
Usual voices and lines at renewable parliamentary inquiry in Armidale
The final hearing of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the impacts of renewable energy developments in regional areas was held in Armidale yesterday with many of the usual suspects airing familiar frustrations
Posted inArmidale, Business, Lifestyle
Calm Beauty Co crowned Best Beautician for the second time
For the second year in a row, Calm Beauty Co in Armidale has been named Best Beautician in Best in the New England.
Posted inCommunity development, Energy, Grants and funding, Local News
Communities reclaim the power to shape their renewable future
Regional communities hosting renewable energy projects are being urged to think beyond painting the town hall and footy jerseys and take the lead in securing long-term social, economic and environmental benefits from the renewable transformation.
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Good News, Inverell, Sport and fitness events
Remembering Ty by casting a line in his honour this weekend
More than 200 anglers are expected to hit the water at Copeton Dam this weekend for the inaugural Ty Edmonds Memorial Cod Classic
Posted inArmidale, Business
Armidale Building Supplies nails it to take our Best Hardware Store
Armidale Building Supplies has been crowned Best Hardware Store in Best in the New England 2025, with local love outshining chains again.