The Bellingen Shire has scored a Natural Disaster Declaration that will provide some relief to businesses in Dorrigo, Thora and Bellingen affected by the Waterfall Way closure.
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Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Inverell Shire, New England Surrounds, Sport, What's on
Cycling Classic’s 65th year to shine international spotlight on Glen Innes and Inverell
In what promises to be a landmark weekend for Australian cycling, the 65th anniversary edition of the Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell will deliver high-speed action through Glen Innes before culminating at the finish line in Inverell.
Posted inBusiness, Health, North Coast
Regional perspective to shape Healthy Harold’s future under new CEO
The new Chief Executive Officer of Life Ed NSW says living outside metropolitan Sydney has given her a deeper appreciation of just how vital preventive health education is for rural and remote students.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, North Coast
Groovin back after two year break
Groovin The Moo is set to return in 2026 with a one-off show in Lismore, marking a carefully staged comeback
Posted inBusiness, New England Surrounds
Announcing the launch of North Coast Times
Today, as New England Times marks three years of independent regional journalism, we are proud to announce the launch of a new sister publication: North Coast Times.
Posted inDorrigo, Roads and Infrastructure
Further school transport changes during Waterfall Way closure
Transport for NSW will add interim bus services from Monday to support students affected by the Waterfall Way closure.
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Health, Lifestyle, New England Surrounds
From India’s biggest gathering to a daily festival in northern NSW
While the world watched millions gather in India for a rare event, a quiet farm in the Tweed Valley celebrates every single day. New Govardhana offers a spiritual sanctuary where visitors can experience a different pace of life.
Posted inBusiness, Glen Innes, Money, New England Surrounds
Interest rate hike risks tipping regional businesses over the edge
There are warnings last week’s interest rate hike will strip cash from small businesses, forcing owners to shelve investment, let staff go and trim budgets.
Posted inArmidale Regional, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Categorisation spat as Armidale Road continues to decline
Responsibility for maintaining Armidale Road has become the centre of a growing bureaucratic dispute, as closures on other key routes continue to push more traffic onto a road described as both dangerous and chronically underfunded.
Posted inLocal News, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
200-tonne dilemma for Waterfall Way
The State Government will undertake a detailed corridor assessment of Waterfall Way and surrounding Mid-North Coast routes following a major landslip.