An Armidale not-for-profit is inviting the community to browse more than 130 donated artworks this weekend, raising funds for a service that supports local families through some of life’s most difficult moments.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale, Health
Paraquat stays but with major new restrictions as regulator delivers verdict
Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.
Posted inCrime, Guyra, Quirindi
Guyra, Quirindi stabbings latest in a series across New England
A stabbing in Guyra on Sunday, and another in Quirindi on Monday, are the latest in a series of violent knife crimes to shock the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Parkes Electorate
Airport funding grants open as report warns regional aviation at a crossroads
Half of NSW’s regional airports are running at a loss. The latest funding round has opened — and the Member for Parkes is urging councils to get their applications in before 28 July.
Posted inMoonbi, Parenting and kids, What's on
New England kids invited to saddle up these winter school holidays
A Moonbi equestrian centre is giving New England children the chance to swap screens for saddles these winter school holidays, with a program packed with themed days, hands-on horse care and outdoor adventure.
Posted inArmidale, Armidale Regional, Good News
From open homes to open hearts: Professionals Armidale’s community BBQ making a difference
A real estate agency might not be the first place you’d expect to find a community fundraising program, but Professionals Armidale is quietly becoming as well known for its local giving as it is for selling homes.
Posted inCommunity development, Housing, NSW Politics, Quirindi
Decade-long push pays off as former Quirindi TAFE site goes to market
Empty for almost a decade, the old Quirindi TAFE site is finally going to market, and the Deputy Mayor reckons it could be the perfect spot for a retirement village.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
Girls step into PLC Armidale life ahead of high school
Future students of PLC Armidale are being invited to spend a night in the boarding house and watch the school’s famous Guild Song Battle as part of an Experience Day later this month.
Posted inCrime, Phones and internet, Social issues and services, Torrington
Terrifying home invasion detail prompts phone action for Torrington
She has survived a terrifying home invasion, including watching her husband shoot their attacker to save their lives. Now 72 year old Di Blessing has turned to activist, kicking politicians into gear and getting the community together to fight for better phone service – with a previously unknown detail making the issue even more real.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Glen Innes, Good News, Inverell
Inverell and Glen Innes bakeries shine at national pie competition
Two New England bakeries have brought home a swag of national medals from the 2026 Australia’s Best Pie and Pastie Competition, held on the Gold Coast, putting the region firmly on the map as one of Australia’s top pie destinations.