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Greens, Labor Murray Darling deal steals from New England farmers to give warm fuzzies to cities
Labor and Greens have announced a Murray Darling Basin deal to specifically target the Northern Basin for additional water buybacks.
Flood warning for Tamworth, Carroll, Gunnedah as severe storms roll in again
The Bureau of Meteorology is again predicting widespread rainfall and warning of minor flooding for the Peel and Namoi rivers.
Hillgrove courts opened
Hillgrove has two new synthetic grass multisport courts, officially opened for play last weekend.
Armidale and Uralla to benefit from better bus network
A revamped bus network, which includes the introduction of seven-day-a-week connections between UNE and Armidale station, is set to roll out from Monday 11 December.
Armidale innovators Observa Care win national award
Observa Care was the winner of the Health Category in the 2023 Innovate with nbn Grants Program awards and overall champion.
Dorrigo Transit denied grant to make travel to Coffs affordable for pensioners, students
Dorrigo Transit has been rejected for a NSW Government grant they wanted to use to offer concession fares on their Armidale to Coffs Harbour route
Annual awards highlight the region’s sports stars
Football and some more unusual sports dominated the Tamworth Regional Sports Awards announced last night.
Additional pensioner rates rebate proposal to be discussed at TRC on Tuesday
Tamworth Regional Council will consider additional rebates for concession card holders as part of the deliberations on an SRV.
Walcha Coffee wins at Golden Bean for second year
Beloved local coffee company Walcha Coffee is celebrating their Silver and Bronze medal wins from the Australasian Golden Bean Awards.