Minor flood warnings are in place for Gwydir, Peel and Namoi rivers as severe flooding affects Queensland and rain continues.
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Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Celebrate the 33rd year of the Armidale Autumn Festival
Now in its 33rd year, the Armidale Autumn Festival promises a bumper lineup filled with many old favourites and new treats to celebrate Armidale and Autumn.
Posted inAgriculture, Technology
App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables
Work will be fast-tracked on software that can assess how much landowners could earn from installing renewable energy projects on their properties.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
Labor angling for Medicare fight on day one of campaign
The federal election has started with a bang with political parties promoting their health and cost-of-living offerings to an electorate feeling the pinch.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Awards, Good News
Local photographer included in Galah Regional Photography Prize
Armidale artist and photographer Mike Terry has been shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize, Australia’s richest photography competition for regional artists.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: A ‘miracle’ required for Labor to ever win over New England
While Labor’s lack of support in the New England is not exactly breaking news, the comments did reveal some interesting insights, that do align with last week’s finding that many locals feel the Nationals have abandoned us.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation
Free autumn school holiday fun for regional youth
Young people across the New England can look forward to an exciting lineup of free activities during the upcoming autumn school holidays.
Posted inExpos, conferences and meetings, Tamworth
2025 New England North West Regional Leadership Summit – Connecting Ideas, Creating Impact
Regardless of your industry or business size, the New England North West (NENW) Regional Leadership Summit is one of the most comprehensive business events in the New England region.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Youth
When out of home care fails to care
In this special report by Marie Low, we take a look at the failing system of out of home care. After multiple damning reports, this week’s Federal Budget has left supporters of foster carers and those calling for reform of the out-of-home care system underwhelmed.
Posted inEmergency management, Local politics, Moree
Moree’s draft flood plan still swimming
Moree Shire Council will continue to workshop the town’s Development Control Plan – Draft Flood Chapter, after it was tabled for adoption at last week’s council meeting.