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Werris Creek Intermodal upgrade approved

by Lia EdwardsDecember 4, 2023

Liverpool Plains Shire Council has approved modifications to the Werris Creek intermodal facility operated by Crawford Freightlines.

Armidale, Education, Investigation

Armidale Secondary College ‘codesign’ a lie

by RK CrosbyDecember 3, 2023

ASC Principal Bree Harvey-Bice promoted they were working on ‘co-designing a new vision’ for the troubled high school, but it appears that was a lie.

Grants and funding, Tenterfield

Tenterfield to upgrade Aerodrome and boost fire response thanks to grant

by Kate BrownDecember 2, 2023

Once one the verge of collapse, now Tenterfield Aerodrome is heading for an upgrade, thanks to a financial boost of $276,000

Agriculture

Price of meat in the supermarket finally starts dropping

by RK CrosbyDecember 2, 2023

A frequent comment from many beef and lamb farmers in the New England is that there was no reason for the supermarket shelf price for meat to be so high when the price they were getting at the saleyard is so low.

Agriculture, Environment, Federal Politics

Controversial Murray Darling Basin plan passes

by RK CrosbyDecember 1, 2023

A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.

Gunnedah

Have your say about Gunnedah’s open spaces

by New England Times News DeskDecember 1, 2023

Gunnedah Shire residents are being asked to help shape the future of some of the Shire’s best-loved open spaces.

Local politics, Tamworth

Tamworth to proceed with Special Rate Variation

by Lia EdwardsNovember 30, 2023

Tamworth Regional Council resolved to proceed with an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a permanent Special Rate Variation (SRV) of 36.3% over two years.

Fundraiser

Gunnedah’s Christmas Toy Drive urging for donations with a tough Christmas ahead

by Kate BrownNovember 30, 2023

Gunnedah Shire Council has teamed up with Gunnedah Salvation Army in their 10th Annual Community Christmas Toy Drive appeal, and they are calling for community support.