Australia’s oldest new critical minerals mine is up and running near Armidale, expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Locals say it’s bringing families back to the village, and antimony for solar panels is just the start.
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Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Tamworth ambulance staff honoured for courage and outstanding service
NSW Ambulance staff have been honoured in Tamworth for courage, clinical excellence and dedication while responding to emergencies across the region.
Posted inTamworth
Man dies in single-vehicle crash near Tamworth
A man believed to be in his 20s has died in a single-vehicle crash near Tamworth.
Posted inAnimals, Glen Innes, What's on
A park worth barking about to open in Glen Innes
Best dressed dogs, waggiest tails and a hot dog sizzle for a good cause: Glen Innes opens its new off-leash dog park this Saturday.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Tenterfield Shire
Coalition ramps up attack on Saffin over expenses
“One night, out of a year,” she said of a Ballina hotel stay. Now the Coalition is dragging Minister Janelle Saffin to the Auditor General to explain that and dozens of other travel claims that may not be right.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Indigenous
Anēwan language reawakens at UNE
Lost to colonisation, kept alive by a decade of research and a handful of archival recordings, the Anēwan language is being spoken at UNE again, every Thursday morning.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
Tickets on sale for CREATE opening
A new public sculpture, a Water-themed art exhibition and $55 canapés and cocktails: Narrabri’s CREATE Festival opens 2 October, and tickets just went live.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Nominate your Australia Day heroes now
From Guyra to Nundle, nominations are open for 2027 Australia Day honours. Know a quiet achiever? Now’s the time to say thanks.
Posted inLocal News, Local politics and councils
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inAgriculture, Boggabilla, News
Boggabilla agricultural leader Rebecca Fing named 2027 Nuffield Scholar
Boggabilla’s Rebecca Fing will take her farm safety research overseas after being named a 2027 Nuffield Scholar.