He was 17 when he joined the Navy, watched Japan surrender in Tokyo Bay, and never stopped serving his community since. Now, at 101, Armidale is giving Ron Vickress the keys to the city.
Posted inBusiness, Education, Inverell
Inverell strengthens advocacy for apprenticeship and trainee support
Council will strengthen advocacy for apprenticeship support after local businesses identified barriers to attracting, training and retaining regional apprentices through consultation.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Kentucky, Tourism
Kentucky’s Dobson’s Distillery toasts victory as Best Winery, Brewery or Distillery
This small Kentucky distillery has become one of the region’s standout destinations—and one that’s putting New England spirits firmly on the map.
Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri, Training and courses
Narrabri farmers offered free help with succession planning
When should farming families start talking about who takes over the property? A free Narrabri session says the answer is: earlier than you think.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics and councils, National News
Regional councils claim historic win in national funding shake-up
A new national deal has just delivered a big funding win for councils. Here’s what mayors and MPs say it means for your rates, roads and jobs.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Rock formations push Narrabri’s Violet Street Bridge opening back to November
The replacement Violet Street Bridge in Narrabri will not open until mid-November, after workers uncovered huge rock formations under the riverbed during piling.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Supplementary feeding and vaccination critical to livestock health this winter
Northern Tablelands livestock producers are being urged to boost supplementary feeding and vaccinations as winter conditions heighten the risk of disease outbreaks.
Posted inLocal News
Check your mailbox: ABS urges residents to prepare for the Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is urging residents to check their mailboxes for Census instructions ahead of Census night on Tuesday, 11 August.
Posted inLocal politics and councils, Tenterfield
Tenterfield council defends secrecy around audit committee minutes
Tenterfield residents want to know why audit committee minutes were kept secret. Council says the answer comes down to guidelines, and the growing threat of cyber attacks.
Posted inAgribusiness, Best in the New England 2026, Tenterfield
Tenterfield’s Thomas Rural recognised as New England’s best for rural supplies
The Tenterfield family-owned business received strong backing from farmers and landholders, who said its combination of practical experience, competitive pricing and personalised advice made it an invaluable part of the local agricultural community.