The NSW Government has announced and additional $46 million for new road safety projects with Armidale, Moree and major New England and North Coast links set to benefit.
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Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Sport
Moree kids to travel to learn to swim
Moree Plains Shire Council is making sure local kids still learn to swim while major works continue on the local pool.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Barnaby goes to bat for one of the New England’s smallest communities
Lower Creek, one of the smallest communities in the New England region, has found itself at the centre of attention, with Federal Member for New England Barnaby Joyce praising locals.
Posted inCommunity development, Education, Housing, Local politics
Promises and Secrets: Duval High development proposal raises questions
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 inEconomy, Local politics, Uralla
Transparency on the table as Uralla Council explores Special Rate Variation
Uralla Shire Council is considering an application for a Special Rate Variation to maintain essential services and ensure the Council remains financially sustainable and independent into the future.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local Government Elections 2024, Local politics
Anne Vosper elected to Glen Innes Severn Council
Anne Vosper has been elected to Glen Innes Severn Council through an uncontested countback process, filling the vacancy left by Councillor Troy Arandale’s resignation in July 2025.
Posted inHealth, Moree, NSW Politics
Moree Hospital without a doctor as health crisis continues
The health and hospital crisis gripping the New England has moved from its focal point from Wee Waa to Moree, where the town’s emergency department has been left without a doctor for weeks.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Local politics
History repeats: property developers circle Duval High site, community not consulted
Armidale Regional Council have been working on redeveloping the Duval High site on North Hill for housing despite council staff warning of reputational damage due to lack of community consultation.
Posted inGeneral News, Local politics, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services
Minns Labor Government to convene dedicated regional advisory group
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty will convene a dedicated regional advisory group to work with the government to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Pothole blitz and major road repairs for New England
The NSW Government has announcing a fast-tracked pothole blitz across regional New South Wales, and committed to major works on the New England Highway, Oxley Highway, and Waterfall Way.