A double dissolution election has been threatened by the Prime Minister if the federal government fails to break political deadlocks on housing, climate and manufacturing, but election analysts say there is not enough time to trigger the special election. A double dissolution occurs when there is a deadlock between the Senate and House of Representatives […]
Posted inGeneral News, Housing, Lifestyle, Regional Development
Good Life Guide helps people find a better life in the regions
New analysis by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has found the great Aussie dream of buying a house remains well and truly alive
Posted inEnvironment
Koalas protected under agreements with New England landholders
New koala conservation agreements in Armidale and Uralla will permanently protect another 4,148 hectares of habitat on private land.
Posted inArts, Bendemeer
Big plans and big sculptures for Bendemeer
The little town of Bendemeer has some big plans – really, big plans! Plans that involve sculptures so big they have to be installed by crane.
Posted inDeepwater
Staging something special in Deepwater
Something very ordinary but also extraordinary happens in Deepwater about every two years, when the Deepwater Players take to the stage.
Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024
Counting continues in local government elections
NSW’s local governments will continue taking shape this week as the ballot count continues. Local government elections were held on Saturday for all but one of the state’s 128 councils. Several councils could be lurching to the left after the Liberals failed to nominate 136 endorsed candidates, a debacle that could significantly reshape local government […]
Posted inAdvertorial, Disability, Social issues and services, What's on
Reach your NDIS goals with New England Support Services (NESS)
It’s not always easy to reach your goals alone, but luckily, you’re not alone with New England Support Services (NESS) by your side.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.
Posted inAgriculture, Mental Health, New England Today
What does Landcare have to do with your Mental Health?
Meet SNE Landcare’s Elizabeth Rosser, who says that in helping people, we are helping the land… because without the people we can’t do the land care.
Posted inArts, Warialda
Ceramic Break Sculpture Park opens in Warialda
Calling all art lovers, Ceramic Break Sculpture Park warmly invites you to attend their latest exhibition opening in Warialda.