Parkes MP Jamie Chaffey says the Coalition’s migration cuts would take pressure off local housing, roads, and schools. Refugee group SSI says halving the humanitarian intake would shut out thousands in need.
Posted inGood News, Grants and funding, Liverpool Plains Shire
Five Liverpool Plains health projects share in $21,000 grants
Five health and wellbeing projects, from aqua aerobics in Quirindi to a morning bootcamp at Werris Creek Public School, will share $21,000 in community grants.
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
$849.8m for New England Highway upgrades between Muswellbrook and Armidale
$849.8 million is headed for the New England Highway between Muswellbrook and Armidale. Overtaking lanes, wider shoulders, and new rest stops are on the list. Here is what is promised.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Stay, talk, romance
Today we’re highlighting three creative and caring mums that keep the New England talking, reading and caring.
Posted inDorrigo, Local festivals and shows
Dorrigo Show offers up chocolate cakes, cattle, cowboys and a dash across the arena
From rodeo riders and livestock to woodchops, motorbikes, a dog high jump and a men’s chocolate cake competition, the Dorrigo Show has something for everyone.
Posted inMoree
$12.7m Moree investment to create jobs, boost agricultural exports
A $12.7 million investment in Moree’s Special Activation Precinct will create jobs and expand the region’s agricultural freight capacity.
Posted inArmidale, Business
New era as Professionals Armidale switches to McGrath and Knight Frank
A familiar Armidale real estate name disappears this week after almost two decades. Director Ben Saxby explains why the agency is joining McGrath and Knight Frank and what it means for tenants and clients.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Sport
Armidale’s Narwan Eels defend under 17 boys title at Koori Knockout
Armidale club Narwan Eels have held on to their under-17 boys crown at the Koori Knockout, beating the Waterloo Storm Academy 22-10 in the grand final at Raymond Terrace on Monday, 5 October.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Women
Record year for NSW breast screening
A record number of NSW women got a breast screen last year, and regional women led the way. But plenty are still putting it off.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Threads, smarts, choreographed
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the New England dancing, running well, and looking good.