Prostate cancer affects around 1 in 6 men, and Tamworth’s PET scanner can now image it locally. Here is what the upgrade means for some patients who used to travel for scans.
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Posted inEnergy, Environment, Hunter, Long Read, Nundle, Walcha
The REZ environmental damage the law allows
WEEKEND LONG READ: More than 3,200 hectares of native vegetation will go for the New England REZ transmission line, including 147 hectares of critically endangered New England Peppermint grassy woodland. And they’re allowed to do it because the law gives them a “free kick” as a state significant project.
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes community set to fibre up with faster internet
More than 3,000 Glen Innes homes and businesses can now access full fibre internet upgrades, improving connectivity across the community.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New offences for dangerous drivers
Film a crash victim and share it online, and you could face jail. New NSW laws also target dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and street racing. Here is what the legislation seeks to introduce.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows, Narrabri, Tamworth
Big weekend of festival action across the New England
Street art in Armidale, world food in Tamworth, and rural women gathering in Narrabri. Saturday, 17 October is shaping up as the biggest festival day of the season. Here is where to be.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Teen charged over violent Armidale home invasion
An 18-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly taking part in a violent home invasion in Armidale that left a woman in her 40s with head and arm injuries.
Posted inGunnedah
Gunnedah students make their voices heard in Federal Parliament
Two young Gunnedah students have taken their voices to Federal Parliament, highlighting housing concerns and the importance of regional health services.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Fundraiser
Packsaddle 2026 offers art for every budget at NERAM
Artworks priced from $99 to $12,000 will go on show at the 2026 Packsaddle Exhibition at NERAM in Armidale, with all money raised going directly to the gallery.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Local shopping, keeping you moving and thoughtful design
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses bringing practical solutions and personal service to the region: a country boutique making shopping and special occasions easier, a family-run automotive and towing group keeping motorists moving, and an architect creating considered spaces tailored to the people who use them.
Posted inBusiness, Expos, conferences and meetings, Tamworth
Investors head to Tamworth and Goondiwindi to meet rural business owners
Investors will travel to Tamworth and Goondiwindi this November to sit down with rural business owners, as the Invest Rural roadshow brings capital and conversation to country towns.