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Posted inArmidale, Gardening, Good News, Guyra, Training and courses, Uralla, Walcha, Water

Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England

blankby Lia Edwards5 days agoNovember 4, 2025

Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.

Posted inEnergy, Regional Development, Walcha

Clean Energy Council fails to consult with farmer groups on decommissioning model

blankby Kath JacobsOctober 31, 2025November 1, 2025

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 inBusiness, Good News, Walcha

Walcha Coffee takes out top honours at State Business Awards

blankby RK CrosbyOctober 30, 2025November 1, 2025

Walcha Coffee has been crowned the 2025 Business of the Year at the Business NSW State Business Awards, adding to its win for Outstanding Micro Business in a night of major recognition for business excellence in the New England North West region.

Posted inRecreation, Tourism, Walcha

Makeover for popular Dangars Gorge

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 29, 2025November 1, 2025

Dangars Gorge is closed until Easter for a $1m upgrade to facilities.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Sport and fitness events, Walcha

Full throttle fun at Walcha Motorcycle Rally

blankby Kristin MurdockOctober 6, 2025October 7, 2025

The Walcha Motorcycle Rally is set to roar back into town this November, bringing together riders, spectators, and the local community for a revved up weekend.

Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth

Upgraded skate park open in Walcha

blankby Lia EdwardsSeptember 29, 2025October 2, 2025

Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.

Posted inEmergency management, Walcha

Bergen welcomes new $1.6 million fire station

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 28, 2025September 29, 2025

NSW Rural Fire Service members have celebrated the official opening of the new Bergen Rural Fire Brigade station in Walcha.

Posted inBusiness, Competitions and free stuff, Walcha

Walcha brews up first-ever Regional Latte Art Smackdown

blankby Penelope ShawSeptember 13, 2025September 16, 2025

Walcha is set to put itself firmly on the coffee map this month, with the town preparing to host the first-ever Regional Latte Art Smackdown on Tuesday, September 24.

Posted inArts, Baan Baa, Deepwater, Mungindi, Walcha

Arts North West names country arts support program recipients

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 7, 2025September 9, 2025

Arts North West is celebrating grassroots creativity and community arts with the announcement of this year’s successful recipients of the Country Arts Support Program.

Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union, Tamworth, Walcha

New England Rugby gears up for finals fever

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 4, 2025September 7, 2025

New England Rugby’s two most consistent teams will battle it out for the William Sawyers Shield on Saturday, when the Walcha Rams take on Armidale Blues.

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