From Guyra to Nundle, nominations are open for 2027 Australia Day honours. Know a quiet achiever? Now’s the time to say thanks.
Posted inLocal News, Local politics and councils
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inAgriculture, Boggabilla, News
Boggabilla agricultural leader Rebecca Fing named 2027 Nuffield Scholar
Boggabilla’s Rebecca Fing will take her farm safety research overseas after being named a 2027 Nuffield Scholar.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New England households to benefit from energy support funding
New England households will get help cutting energy bills, with Southern New England Landcare sharing $4.7 million in state funding.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Environment, Federal Politics
F4CA report says farmers carry industry’s climate load
Farmers are already propping up Australia’s climate accounts for free, while coal, gas and oil buy their way out of cutting pollution at the source, according to a new report from Farmers for Climate Action.
Posted inLegal, Social issues and services, Volunteering
New volunteers needed to support vulnerable people through the courts in the New England
The Justice Advocacy Service is calling on people in Tamworth and Gunnedah to volunteer their time, as a shortage of local support workers leaves vulnerable clients navigating the legal system alone.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, What's on
UNE’s Oorala Aboriginal Centre marks 40 years with community day
Forty years on, UNE’s Oorala Aboriginal Centre is throwing open its doors for a free community day of music, culture and connection. Here’s what’s on.
Posted inArts, Local News
UNE launches national art competition for high school students
UNE is calling on young artists to showcase their creativity in a new national competition offering a $5,000 prize and major exhibition opportunity.
Posted inAgribusiness, Armidale, Cost of Living
Agribusiness group warns pesticide fee hike will push up grocery prices
ndependent analysis says a looming pesticide fee hike could shrink farmers’ access to new products and push grocery prices even higher. Here’s the industry’s warning.
Posted inArmidale, Sustainable Living, What's on
Sustainable stylist Nina Gbor to host clothes swap workshop in Armidale
Armidale locals will get the chance to learn from one of Australia’s leading sustainable fashion voices next month, as eco-stylist Nina Gbor brings a styling workshop and clothes swap to the New England region.