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Posted inCommunity development, Moree

Edward St water main to be replaced

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoJanuary 23, 2026

Some Moree residents will face 48 hours of level 5 water restrictions next week due to essential water main replacement works on Edward Street.

Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Gunnedah

Major solar projects to boost efficiency in Gunnedah

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoJanuary 21, 2026

Gunnedah Shire Council will invest in significant solar projects for key community infrastructure, thanks to $439,815 in Australian Government funding.

Posted inCommunity development, Inverell

New booths boost privacy and learning at Inverell library

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 15, 2025December 17, 2025

Inverell Shire Public Library has expanded its services with the installation of three new private study and meeting booths, giving residents greater access to quiet, flexible, and confidential spaces in the heart of town.

Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing

Homes NSW out of Duval High housing deal

blankby Kath JacobsOctober 18, 2025November 13, 2025

Homes NSW has formally declined to acquire the Duval High site for housing development, pulling out of the proposal.

Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tingha

Tingha backs playground and park upgrades

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Tingha residents have backed Inverell Council’s plans for new playgrounds and park upgrades to create safer, modern community spaces.

Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing

Government continues to talk up Duval High redevelopment while locals try to block it

blankby Kath JacobsOctober 7, 2025October 9, 2025

A grassroots campaign has been launched to stop plans for a housing development on the former Duval High School site in Armidale

Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth

Upgraded skate park open in Walcha

blankby Lia EdwardsSeptember 29, 2025October 2, 2025

Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.

Posted inCommunity development, Education, Housing, Local politics

Promises and Secrets: Duval High development proposal raises questions

blankby RK CrosbySeptember 7, 2025September 9, 2025

Homes NSW and the Housing Minister are not answering questions about the proposed redevelopment of the Duval High site, while the Department of Education is uncharacteristically candid in revealing Armidale kids are possibly being punished because of partisan politics. 

Posted inCommunity development, Local News

Regional Australia Bank returns $2.79 million to community groups

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 5, 2025September 7, 2025

Regional Australia Bank has returned $2.79 million to more than 2,300 organisations 2025, powered by 100,000 regional Australians.

Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Local News

Dozens of community projects to benefit from federal grant

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Thirteen community groups in the Parkes Electorate will share $120,000 in Stronger Communities Programme grants for projects ranging from Indigenous rugby uniforms to improved facilities and accessibility.

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