$849.8 million is headed for the New England Highway between Muswellbrook and Armidale. Overtaking lanes, wider shoulders, and new rest stops are on the list. Here is what is promised.
News
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Stay, talk, romance
Today we’re highlighting three creative and caring mums that keep the New England talking, reading and caring.
Posted inDorrigo, Local festivals and shows
Dorrigo Show offers up chocolate cakes, cattle, cowboys and a dash across the arena
From rodeo riders and livestock to woodchops, motorbikes, a dog high jump and a men’s chocolate cake competition, the Dorrigo Show has something for everyone.
Posted inMoree
$12.7m Moree investment to create jobs, boost agricultural exports
A $12.7 million investment in Moree’s Special Activation Precinct will create jobs and expand the region’s agricultural freight capacity.
Posted inArmidale, Business
New era as Professionals Armidale switches to McGrath and Knight Frank
A familiar Armidale real estate name disappears this week after almost two decades. Director Ben Saxby explains why the agency is joining McGrath and Knight Frank and what it means for tenants and clients.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Sport
Armidale’s Narwan Eels defend under 17 boys title at Koori Knockout
Armidale club Narwan Eels have held on to their under-17 boys crown at the Koori Knockout, beating the Waterloo Storm Academy 22-10 in the grand final at Raymond Terrace on Monday, 5 October.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Women
Record year for NSW breast screening
A record number of NSW women got a breast screen last year, and regional women led the way. But plenty are still putting it off.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Threads, smarts, choreographed
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the New England dancing, running well, and looking good.
Posted inGood News, Parenting and kids, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Dolly Day announces new ambassador and helps grow a love of reading
Tamworth has a new ambassador for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Golden Guitar winner and local mum Aleyce Simmonds
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Social issues and services
125 events to celebrate NSW carers
They work behind the scenes and rarely get thanked. Now 125 events across NSW will celebrate unpaid carers this National Carers Week. Here’s what’s on offer.