The New England Rail Trail was a dominant issue in the lead up to, and during the recent local government election. The whole time the truth that the project had lost its funding was being hidden from voters.
News
Posted inKootingal
Kootingal Celebrates New Multipurpose Centre and Library
The small communities of Kootingal and Moonbi are celebrating the opening of the Kootingal Multipurpose Centre, comprising a refurbished hall and a new library.
Posted inMoree
Livvi’s Place at Jacaranda Park ready to play
Moree residents are jumping for joy at the official opening of Livvi’s Place Jacaranda Park, a newly built inclusive playspace for everyone.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
UNE survey seeks the key to successful succession
The first national survey of farm business succession to be made in 20 years has been launched by a team from the University of New England (UNE), with the aim of improving one of the most challenging aspects of agriculture.
Posted inInvestigation, Social issues and services
Poverty surge in the New England: Part 3
Systematic upheaval, on a social, economic and political scale, is required to address our current poverty crisis. But it’s not as complex as that sounds.
Posted inAwareness Events, Gunnedah
Vigil shines light on 16 Days of Activism
Gunnedah Shire will once again show its support for the call to end gender and sexual violence against women and girls with a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, 10 December.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Guyra, Local politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Rail Trail funding pulled
The saga of the New England Rail Trail has taken another turn, with bushfire recovery funding allocated to the project being pulled by the NSW Government.
Posted inGunnedah
Be asbestos ready
November 25 is the start of National Asbestos Awareness Week, a great time to remember to be asbestos ready.
Posted inArmidale, Local News, Volunteering
Woodworking, restoration, carpentry and more at the Armidale Lions Community Workshop
Have a passion for woodworking or need a treasured heirloom restored? The Armidale Lions Community Workshop is here to help bring your project to life!
Posted inInvestigation, Social issues and services
Poverty surge in the New England: Part 2
Several leading voices have gone on record raising their concerns and observations about why poverty is rising in the region, with housing – or lack of it – topping the list of concerns.