Barnaby Joyce has been in the spotlight as parliament returns this week, with the Canberra Press struggling to understand that he is still a member of the Nationals, and still sitting with the Nationals in parliament, while choosing not to engage in partyroom discussions.
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Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Airlines to be probed over pricey regional fares
The Productivity Commission will examine pricing practices and competition in regional air travel as the future of a country carrier remains in the balance.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Masters of their trade
Today for Small Business Month we have three regional businesses defined by skill and service – a Tamworth salon perfecting every shade, a Guyra outfitter with something for everyone, and an Armidale mechanic earning trust one repair at a time.
Posted inGrants and funding, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth football refs get wired with funding boost
Tamworth Football Referees Association will receive a $2,000 boost after being named the latest winner of the Greater Bank’s New England Community Funding Program.
Posted inArmidale, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Rail Trail fight gets ugly again as Armidale votes to spend $500k on a ‘dead horse’
Some unprofessional moments in last Wednesday night’s debate about the Rail Trail proposal has now devolved into claims, counter claims, and petitions this week.
Posted inIndigenous, Science and Research
New study reveals sharp increase in Aboriginal road trauma
A new study reveals the scale of road trauma among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW, highlights factors that help keep travellers safe, and urges greater investment in community-led road safety initiatives.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Fundraiser
Artists open their doors for the inaugural New England Artisan Trail
This November, the Friends of NERAM will host the New England Artisan Trail, a weekend event inviting the public into the studios of six professional artists across the region. Taking […]
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Specially good
Today for Small Business Month we three businesses who make special things for good reasons – specialty cakes, organic clothes, and social good.
Posted inAshford, Awareness Events, Indigenous, Tamworth
Ashford and Casino star in week of Aboriginal Language pride
NSW Aboriginal Languages Week has wrapped after a statewide celebration from 19 to 26 October under the theme Let Our Voices Fly, including starring performances from locals.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Seven charged in two day police operation in Tamworth
Seven people have been charged during a high-visibility police operation in Tamworth.