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Posted inSocial issues and services

Mail to only be delivered every second day in huge Australia Post shake up

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 6, 2023

Huge reforms to enable Australia Post to boost productivity and increase its focus on parcels have been announced that spell the end of the daily postie.

Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services

A change at the top for BackTrack

blankby Kate BrownNovember 23, 2023

After almost 18 years of creating, building, and steering BackTrack, Bernie Shakeshaft is handing over the reins to fellow colleague, Marcus Watson.

Posted inSocial issues and services, Tenterfield

Tenterfield Care Centre’s future is secure with Apollo Care

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 16, 2023

Tenterfield Care Centre Ltd (TCC) has voted to join specialist regional aged care provider Apollo Care. 

Posted inQuirindi, Social issues and services, Werris Creek

Liverpool Plains launch home library service

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 14, 2023

Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) libraries have partnered with GoCo to launch a Home Library Service for Seniors. 

Posted inDomestic Violence, Social issues and services, Tamworth

Emergency accommodation a ‘Game Changer’ for victim survivors of violence in Tamworth

blankby Kate BrownNovember 9, 2023April 24, 2025

A safe place for dignity and healing has been announced for Tamworth’s victim survivors of domestic and family violence

Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services

Armidale’s Tiny Town Childcare forced to close its doors

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 6, 2023

Armidale childcare centre Tiny Town Childcare will be forced to close its doors this Wednesday after reportedly failing to meet Federal Government Accreditation Standards.

Posted inDisability, Tamworth

Final touches complete on Accessible Transport Hub for Tamworth

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 4, 2023

Construction of the last component of the Changing Places Facility and Accessible Transport Hub in Bicentennial Park is now complete

Posted inDisability

New inclusive playground for Gunnedah

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 26, 2023

Kitchener Park in Gunnedah is set for a major upgrade to include an inclusive playground.

Posted inCrime

Call for parliamentary inquiry on regional crime

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 20, 2023

The Country Mayors Association, Police Association of New South Wales and NSW Farmers, as well as local MP Adam Marshall, have called for a Parliamentary Inquiry into crime, law and order in rural and regional New South Wales. 

Posted inQuirindi, Social issues and services

Quirindi’s Eloura achieves 4-star rating

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 7, 2023

Eloura Residential Aged Care has achieved a remarkable 4-star rating under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s star rating system.

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