The NSW Office of Sport is encouraging primary schools to register for the inaugural Rising Warrior division at this year’s Winter Warrior event at Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre.
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Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Feature, Local News, NSW News, Walcha
Getting to a tipping point: NSW Farmers renewables debate not as clear cut as the vote
New England farmers packed the floor at NSW Farmers’ conference this week, but the fight wasn’t over wind and solar. It was over who pays, who decides, and where the transmission lines actually go.
Posted inFeature, Glen Innes, Local politics, Moree, New England Surrounds, Social issues and services, Social Media
Enough is enough: Leaders plead for civility as abuse boils over
Online abuse and offline threats are pushing local leaders to breaking point, with three local politicians this week pushing back.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, National News
Concerns cloud national emergency alert system rollout
Some states remain concerned about service gaps under Australia’s new emergency warning system, days out from its first nationwide test.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Mullaley, Technology
Digital investment connects communities
The communities of Emerald Hill and Mullaley are better connected following technology upgrades at their village halls.
Posted inFeature, NSW Politics
NSW Premier, Energy Minister face NSW Farmers conference
Fuel, crime, renewables and land maps took centre stage as Premier Chris Minns and Energy Minister Penny Sharpe faced NSW Farmers delegates, pledging action while farmers pressed them on infrastructure and regional concerns across NSW.
Posted inArts, Feature, Tamworth
Australian Government backs national tour of Tamworth Textile Triennial
The Australian Government awarded $121,128 to support a national tour of Tamworth’s sixth Textile Triennial exhibition nationwide program.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Legal, NSW News, NSW Politics, Social issues and services
Farmers press health and welfare case for firearm suppressors
Protecting hearing and better animal welfare concerns drive demand to keep firearms suppressors at the NSW Farmers annual conference on Tuesday.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Glen Innes, Inverell, Public Transport, Tamworth, Tenterfield
Greyhound coaches return to New England Highway after decade-long gap
Glen Innes and Tenterfield residents will soon have a direct coach link to Queensland for the first time in almost ten years, with Greyhound Australia launching a new Tamworth to Toowoomba service on Monday, 3 August.
Posted inInverell, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Inverell set to host its biggest Joeys Mini World Cup yet, but organiser calls for more local teams
Inverell will once again become a football village this spring, with the Rale Rasic Joeys Mini World Cup set to run from Monday, 28 September to Sunday, 4 October.