Barnaby Joyce said “someone’s gonna get killed” over a highway closure that was never actually planned. Now Vestas, Channel 7 and a fact-checking page have all called it out. Will he correct the record?
Walcha
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Walcha
Cross Bros Butchery goes back-to-back as Best Butcher
Voters once again pointed to exceptional meat, outstanding customer service and unwavering community support, as why Cross Bros got their vote for Best Butcher.
Posted inWalcha
Another back to back win: Darks retain Best Plumber
When something goes wrong with the plumbing, reliability matters. That’s exactly why Dark’s Plumbing has been crowned the New England’s Best Plumber for the second consecutive year.
Posted inParenting and kids, Walcha
Discover winter at its best in Walcha
Walcha is turning up the cool this July, with WinterFest serving snow, markets, music and country warmth in equal measure.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Walcha
Packed gallery hears 22,000-signature New England transmission petition debate
Hundreds of people packed the public gallery of NSW Parliament on Thursday afternoon for a debate on a petition calling for the cancellation of the planned New England Renewable Energy Zone transmission line. Here’s what happened.
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 inWalcha, What's on
Walcha wraps itself in colour as community yarn bombing project returns
Trees in Walcha are set to receive a colourful winter makeover as locals of all ages come together for the second year of the town’s growing yarn bombing project.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Walcha
10-hour journeys for blood tests expose the toll of rural healthcare gaps
A New England mother drives 10 hours for blood tests, exposing the emotional and financial toll of rural fertility care.
Posted inNarrabri, Phones and internet, Tamworth, Walcha
NBN fixed wireless rollout coming to Walcha region
More than 120 homes and businesses around Walcha are set to receive upgraded nbn fixed wireless internet under a major regional connectivity rollout.
Posted inGunnedah, Liverpool Plains Shire, Narrabri, Tenterfield, Walcha
State Government expands essential workers program with boost for New England region
New England communities are set to benefit from an expanded essential workers program aimed at easing local staff shortages.