A big surplus, cost of living relief, and so called ‘responsible measures’ were the highlight of tonight’s federal budget.
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Posted inFederal Politics
Stopping rising homelessness urgent Budget priority
The nation’s peak body for homelessness is urging the Federal Government to address surging homelessness and inadequate income support in tomorrow’s Budget.
Posted inWhat's on
Try-a-trade at Inverell’s career expo
Looking for a career? Have you considered a trade? Inverell is hosting its own career expo this June.
Posted inWhat's on
Cross-border community survey closing soon
New Englanders in the border communities or who regularly cross into Queensland have until Sunday to have their say in a survey about the cross-border issues they face.
Posted inAwareness Events, Environment
Composting gets dirty against climate change
New England residents can celebrate the beauty of the ground beneath our feet this week as part of International Compost Awareness Week 2023 (7-13 May 2023).
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Event in Tamworth to welcome new residents revived
Tamworth is rolling out the red carpet to new residents, hoping to form new friendships, new networks and new opportunities for the city and the region.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Big Chill will thrill the whole family next weekend
The wait is nearly over with Armidale’s premier winter event, The Big Chill Festival, just a few days away, happening at the Armidale Sportsground this year on May 13 and 14.
Posted inSport, Werris Creek
Garnet Patterson: Driving his dreams
From a young boy rolling around his parent’s mechanic shop in Werris Creek to racing against Australia’s finest, Garnet Patterson is living his dreams.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Moree
Celebrating 99 years of the Moree Picnic Races
The Moree Picnic Races are on again later this month, celebrating their 99th anniversary this year with bigger crowds expected in the newly refurbished grandstand.
Posted inGeneral News, Rugby Union, Sport
This weekend’s Rugby action
Check out what’s happening in this weekend’s rugby action.