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 […]
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Posted inNews, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Extended Sunday pub trading hours for Parkes, Tamworth, Coonamble festivals
Pubs can stay open longer tonight in Parkes, and on Sundays during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, thanks to festival extensions granted by the NSW Government.
Posted inArmidale, Local News, NSW Politics
New walking bridge for Black Gully creek
The Armidale Tree Group has been awarded a NSW Government grant to install a timber truss footbridge to span Black Gully Creek.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth
Tamworth Regional Council moves to new home
Tamworth Regional Council’s Customer Service and Development Hub has officially moved to their new location at 474 Peel Street Tamworth today.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Covid testing for Chinese travellers introduced after hesitation
After initial hesitation, the Australian Government will introduce pre-departure testing for COVID-19 for people travelling to Australia from China.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Cheaper prescription costs today for millions, but not those who need it most
The maximum cost of a PBS covered prescription will drop today for most people, but for those with a concession card their medication cost is increasing from $6.80 to $7.30 per script.
Posted inFederal Politics, News
Calls for national gun register renewed after Wieambilla Siege
National Cabinet will consider a national gun register and other reforms at their first meeting of 2023 following the Wieambilla Siege tragedy.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Covid 19 spike expected while government mulls reintroducing restrictions
The Australian Government is making no change to travel restrictions yet, as a post holiday spike in Covid-19 cases is widely expected across the country.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Joyce blames renewables for power prices
Federal member for New England Barnaby Joyce has again blamed renewable energy for high power prices and contributing to the high cost of living, despite the intensive investments in renewables throughout the New England area.
Posted inFederal Politics
Albanese pledges support for Voice, Arts at Woodford Folk Festival
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together in 2023, pledging support for the arts and a referendum on the Voice by December, in a speech outlining his priorities at the Woodford Folk Festival in Moreton Bay.