Narrabri Shire Council says that they have reached Drought Management Plan trigger to drop from Level 4 water restrictions to Level 3.
Posted inInverell
Fresh face for Inverell’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Inverell’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial has a new lease on life after the local RSL Sub-Branch secured grant funding to refurbish the monument, so that generations to come can pay their respects.
Posted inArmidale, Mining and Resources
Hillgrove mine project on track to ramp up mid-year
Larvotto Resources says development at the antimony-gold operation east of Armidale is advancing rapidly, with local jobs, regional spending, and long-term economic benefits already flowing.
Posted inArmidale, Sport and fitness events
Set for a full weekend of family fun at the first ever Armidale Running Festival
The inaugural Armidale Running Festival is running for the weekend of March 14-15 with 863 runners registered to run a combined total of 8,552.9km.
Posted inArmidale, Women
Armidale’s Kay Endres named Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year
Armidale councillor and community advocate Kay Endres has been named the 2026 Northern Tablelands Electorate Woman of the Year ahead of International Women’s Day.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Tamworth
Tamworth takes centre stage at inaugural MTA NSW Automotive Excellence Awards
Tamworth has emerged as one of the big winners at the inaugural Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) Automotive Excellence Awards 2026, with a local apprentice and business both taking home honours on the night.
Posted inLocal News
Fuel prices surge in major cities as NRMA urges action, with New England motorists watching closely
Fuel prices in Australia’s major cities have surged above expected levels, with the NRMA warning regional motorists — including in the New England — could soon feel the impact.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Nominations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards, recognising excellence across the sector
Posted inArts, Education, Fundraiser, What's on
Internationally acclaimed pianist coming to Armidale this month
Music lovers in Armidale are being invited to enjoy two special concerts this month featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dr Yi-Yang Chen, with the events raising funds to support young musicians in the region.
Posted inAgriculture, Consultations and feedback, Politics, Water
Water tensions spike as Basin review seeks community views
Northern Basin irrigators will be banned from floodplain capturing under new Menindee Lakes rules, as the once-a-decade Murray–Darling Basin Plan review begins.