The NSW Government has extended a program to make rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 free for those with a concession card until April 30.
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Posted inArmidale, Inverell, Local News, Moree, NSW Politics, Sport, Tamworth
Sports facility upgrades on the way across the region
A number of grants have been announced that will see everything from new lights to new toilets installed at sporting facilities across the region.
Posted inKentucky, Local News, NSW Politics, Tamworth, Uralla Shire
Inspiring young locals represent the New England on new youth taskforce
Tamworth’s Jack Lyon and Kentucky’s Katie Barnett have been appointed to represent the New England on the 2023 NSW Government Regional Youth Taskforce.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2023
Weird but true: NSW Government want to waive your traffic fines
In a clear indication that we are absolutely approaching an election, the NSW Liberals and Nationals have announced they’re going to refund fines issued to drivers for ‘low level offences’. But only after the election.
Posted inLifestyle, News, NSW Politics
Make sure you use your ‘back to school’ vouchers before they run out
With the first term of the 2023 school year fast approaching, parents are being reminded to tap into several vouchers aimed at easing the cost of living for local families, including back to school vouchers.
Posted inHealth, News, NSW Politics
New assistance for IVF patients
Women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate in an Australian first.
Posted inGuyra, Local News, NSW Politics
Guyra Men’s Shed switches to solar
The Guyra Men’s Shed will be installing a new rooftop solar power system thanks to a State Government grant.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, NSW Politics
Regional job grants helping grow local business – next round open
The Regional Job Creation Fund has so far helped create over 500 jobs in the New England North West, and is set to create more with the next round of grant applications open now.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Quirindi
Quirindi Hospital supports visiting staff with new sustainable accomodation
Quirindi Hospital is now home to two new sustainable accommodation units, supporting visiting frontline health staff, as part of a $35 million Regional Housing Package.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Guyra, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tenterfield
Support for rail north of Armidale on display
Anaiwan elders, council members, business leaders and plenty of community members gathered at the Armidale train station today in support of returning rail services from Armidale through to Tenterfield. Rail […]