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Half the field show up to Parkes Election Forum

by New England Times News DeskApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

5 out of the 10 House of Representatives candidates for Parkes attended an election forum in Dubbo on Sunday night.

Armidale, Rugby Union

Spoils shared at 20th TAS Rugby Carnival

by Lia EdwardsApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Strathfield’s St Patrick’s College have taken out the the 20th TAS Rugby Carnival held at The Armidale School on the weekend.

Gunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional, Water

Gunnedah Mayor raises concerns about Intervalley Pipeline Plan

by Penelope ShawApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Gunnedah Shire Mayor Collen Fuller has raised concerns about the NSW Government’s plan to bolster Tamworth’s water supply using means like intervalley pipelines and off-river storage.

Glen Innes, Local festivals and shows

Just two weeks to go to Celtic Festival

by New England Times News DeskApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

From 1–4 May 2025, Glen Innes will once again host the Australian Celtic Festival, and in 2025, the spotlight turns to Brittany, Cornwall and Wales.

Australia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Workers and Unions

Barnaby legacy vs Dutton ideology: Regional public servants under threat

by RK CrosbyApril 15, 2025April 17, 2025

Coalition policy of cutting public servants is sharply at odds with Barnaby Joyce’s legacy on fighting for public service jobs, with no sign regional public servants will be spared from the proposed cuts.

Armidale, Environment, Grants and funding

New project offers $3000 to ditch the wood fire heating in Armidale

by Lia EdwardsApril 14, 2025April 15, 2025

Asthma Australia has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing harmful air pollution in Armidale by encouraging residents to replace their woodfire heaters.