Labor wants every labour hire firm in NSW licensed. Farmers agree rogue operators must go, but warn the shearing team and harvest contractor could get caught in the net.
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Posted inFederal Politics, Housing, National News
100,000 first home buyers in a year
More than 100,000 first home buyers have used the expanded 5% Deposit Scheme in its first year, including more than 28,000 in NSW, according to new figures from Housing Australia.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Eight Tamworth and Gunnedah shops shut in illegal tobacco and vape blitz
Six Peel and Brisbane Street shops in Tamworth and two in Gunnedah’s Conadilly Street are shut for 90 days after raids uncovered 250,000 illicit cigarettes. And landlords could be next.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News, Tenterfield
Angry Bull Trails lands $1.5m for Tenterfield stage and pavilion
Live music, festivals, and cycling events could soon have a new home in Tenterfield. Angry Bull Trails has landed $1.5 million, and 16 other New England projects are sharing the rest.
Posted inBusiness, NSW News
NSW small businesses go digital
Smaller teams, bigger reach, and nearly half now using AI. New research shows how NSW small businesses are changing, and why regional owners stand apart.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree, Narrabri
Narrabri and Moree groups invited to chase share of $100,000 port grants
There’s $100,000 on the table and Narrabri and Moree are named on the invitation list. Local charities have just over two weeks to get their applications in.
Posted inArmidale
Cleaner heating switch delivers benefits for Armidale households
Armidale households are reporting cleaner homes, improved comfort and easier heating after replacing wood heaters with reverse-cycle air conditioning.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Fit, fabulous, and yum
Today we’re celebrating three local businesses that add a little extra to life, from a personal trainer with a difference, to a great place to stay, and a great take away to keep in mind for your next visit to Coffs.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Tamworth
Armidale’s Czinner and Neilson named in NSW Pride Hockey One squads
Armidale’s Nathan Czinner and Lily Neilson, plus Farrer’s Jack Marshall, are in the NSW Pride squads for Hockey One. And they’ll be sharing the turf with some of the world’s best.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Moonbi, Uralla
New England Highway to close for giant transformer Friday
A 402-tonne load, 72 metres long, is about to crawl over the Moonbi Range. Here’s when the New England Highway will close on Friday, and where to watch it roll into Uralla.