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Posted inArmidale, Childcare, Education

A bright new chapter for Hobbit Preschool and Child Care Centre

blankby Penelope Shaw2 days agoAugust 14, 2025

One of Armidale’s longest-standing child care centres is entering a new era of growth and renewal under the ownership of Jeff Sun.

Posted inAgriculture

New opportunity for mixed farmers to adopt research innovations through Producer Demonstration Sites

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoAugust 13, 2025

Meat & Livestock Australia and the Grains Research and Development Corporation are again joining forces to support mixed farming businesses across Australia through a new round of Producer Demonstration Site projects.

Posted inFeature, Sport, Tamworth

Tamworth to host inaugural Australian Pro Tour tennis event 

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoAugust 13, 2025

Tamworth is set to serve up top-class tennis this September, with the city to host its first-ever Australian Pro Tour event – the Capital of Country International.

Posted inFlood, Grants and funding, Gunnedah, Narrabri, NSW Politics, Parkes Electorate

Councils dealing with new flood damage still waiting on approval for previous flood repairs

blankby Lia Edwards3 days agoAugust 13, 2025

As locals recover from another major flood this month, Gunnedah and Narrabri Shire Councils are among councils still waiting for approval to undertake road repairs from floods that occurred more than three years ago.

Posted inArmidale, Feature, School News

TAS runner wins age group in Sydney City2Surf

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoAugust 12, 2025

The Armidale School’s team of 220 certainly made their presence known in this year’s City to Surf, whether it be Mack Oxley winning his age category, a group of students pushing Wallaby Richard Tombs in his wheelchair, or the sheer grit and determination of the 14km challenge in often trying conditions. 

Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth Regional

Tess’s grand design gets Aboriginal Ranger tick of approval

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoAugust 12, 2025

Gomeroi artist Tess Reading’s designs shone at the Aboriginal Ranger Gathering, with her hoodie now worn by Rangers nationwide and her artwork featured in Tamworth Regional Council’s new branding.

Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha, Weather

Communities recover from the Winter Wonderland that became a Winter Nightmare

by Beth Platford4 days agoAugust 12, 2025

The clean up continues after the unprecedented snow event on August 2nd with the true cost uncertain, communities have rallied together to help out.

Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Local politics

ARC responsible for Armidale’s exclusion from disaster declaration

blankby RK Crosby4 days agoAugust 13, 2025

Armidale Regional Council area was not included in Friday’s disaster declaration announcement because they had not submitted the required application form.

Posted inDisability, Good News, Tamworth, What's on

Time running out to RSVP for inclusive dance party

blankby Lia Edwards4 days agoAugust 12, 2025

To be part of next week’s All-Inclusive Dance Party in Tamworth you need to RSVP ASAP.

Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Local News

Dozens of community projects to benefit from federal grant

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoAugust 12, 2025

Thirteen community groups in the Parkes Electorate will share $120,000 in Stronger Communities Programme grants for projects ranging from Indigenous rugby uniforms to improved facilities and accessibility.

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