At 58, Francois Henning is back on the tools, retraining through TAFE NSW and stepping into a new plumbing apprenticeship in Moree.
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Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, What's on
What’s on across the New England to celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is next Sunday – and there’s community events, live music, local food, garden experiences and fundraising walks to celebrate the occasion.
Posted inEntertainment, Moree
Wrap your laughing gear around the Comedy Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow returns to Moree on 6 May at the newly reopened Memorial Hall.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Draft transport blueprint for New England draws early debate
A draft of the 20-year transport plan is out, but debate is already raging over rail, roads and regional priorities.
Posted inAged Care, Uralla
Major plans to expand aged care home in Uralla
Uralla Shire Council plans McMaugh Gardens expansion, lifting care capacity from 36 to 50 beds.
Posted inEnergy, Narrabri, NSW News
Gas tax no, new gas fields yes, Narrabri Gas Project don’t know
In the context of a global crisis on liquid fuel supply including gas, the lack of a final green light for the project leaves a Narrabri sized hole in the national gas debate.
Posted inArmidale
Public consultation to commence on rail trail framework
Armidale Regional Council will open public consultation next week on plans to convert a disused rail corridor into a 67km recreational trail, as preliminary studies get underway.
Posted inNarrabri, Tenterfield, Water
New England drought tightens as Narrabri eases watering hours and Tenterfield imposes restrictions
Water restrictions are tightening across the New England, with Narrabri easing watering hours under Level 3 rules while Tenterfield introduces new limits as dam levels fall.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains GM Natalia Cowley off to an even bigger challenge
Moree Plains GM Natalia Cowley is heading to Cessnock to tackle one of NSW’s toughest council financial turnarounds.
Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
More than 200 homes proposed for East Tamworth
More than 200 new homes could be built in East Tamworth under a rezoning proposal now on public exhibition