Businesses, employers and employees across the New England North West are being encouraged to enter the 2026 New England North West Business Awards before entries close on 6 July.
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Posted inTamworth
New England North West leaders to gather for major housing forum
Government, business and community leaders will gather in Tamworth for Future Build Forum 2026 addressing housing shortages.
Posted inCommunity development, Local politics, Tamworth
Council to vote on Ray Walsh House sale as residents call for caution
Council will vote Tuesday on selling Ray Walsh House. But a residents group says the process isn’t finished — and once the decision is made, it’s very hard to undo.
Posted inEnergy, Inverell Shire
Sundown Solar Farm public meeting cancelled due to low interest
Sundown Solar Farm has another green light, with a planned public consultation meeting cancelled after only one person registered to speak against the proposal.
Posted inHealth, Manilla, Training and courses
Free first aid course in Manilla this Saturday
Free CPR and first aid qualifications, this Saturday in Manilla. Spots are strictly limited — register now before they’re gone.
Posted inLocal News, Seniors
Labor-Greens deal criticised over proposed changes to self-managed super funds
Federal MP Alison Penfold says Labor’s reported deal with the Greens on superannuation would limit retirement investment choice.
Posted inGunnedah
Community petition seeks warmer pool
Gunnedah Shire Council has noted a community petition calling for the temperature of the indoor pool at the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex to be increased.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Walcha
Packed gallery hears 22,000-signature New England transmission petition debate
Hundreds of people packed the public gallery of NSW Parliament on Thursday afternoon for a debate on a petition calling for the cancellation of the planned New England Renewable Energy Zone transmission line. Here’s what happened.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire
Local councils unite to push for fairer federal funding
Glen Innes Severn Council has joined councils across Australia in calling for Financial Assistance Grants to be restored to 1 per cent of Commonwealth taxation revenue.
Posted inGunnedah, Youth
Young people invited to help shape Gunnedah’s future
Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging more young people to join its Youth Consultative Council and Youth Working Group to shape local initiatives.