Glen Innes Health Hub officially opens
The Glen Innes community is celebrating a significant milestone in regional healthcare with the official opening of the Glen Innes Health Hub.
Sparkle, share and celebrate Christmas spirit in Gunnedah and Guyra
The Christmas season is set to sparkle with festive celebrations kicking off across the New England – including the annual Christmas Lights competition in Gunnedah, and the Christmas Carnival in Guyra.
New owners for Linmac Co brings new energy to Walcha’s engineering scene
Walcha’s industrial heart has a fresh energy with Linmac Co, a locally owned engineering and steel fabrication business, now under new ownership.
New $2.7 million revitalisation project transforms Saumarez Homestead
A major project has come to fruition at one of the region’s most treasured heritage sites, the National Trust’s Saumarez Homestead in Armidale. Located on the land of the Anaiwan people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years, Saumarez’s history stretches back to the 1830s when pastoral settlement began under civil servant…
Local News
BackTrack in Armidale receives $20k to support at-risk youth
Armidale’s BackTrack Youth Works has secured $20k in grant funding to employ a former program participant as part of its wellbeing and dog therapy programs.
Festive Flicks at Bool brings Christmas cheer to Armidale
There’s something truly magical about watching a Christmas classic under the stars, and the University of New England’s Festive Flicks at Bool is set to deliver just that
Iron Sistas lifting spirits and strength in Uralla
Iron Sistas, a new home-based personal training studio in Uralla run by Sam Kirker, is inspiring locals of all ages to embrace strength, fitness and laughter.
Tamworth forum calls for action to support people with cancer to stay in work
Casual workers, carers, and cancer patients are falling through the cracks of Australia’s employment protections, prompting fresh calls for urgent policy reform from Cancer Council NSW.
UNE gets Gold for wellbeing
The University of New England has achieved Gold Certification in the FISU Healthy Campus Program, becoming the first regional university in Australia to reach this international benchmark
What's On
Events
Register for Cool Climate Permaculture Workshops: Guyra, Northern Tablelands NSWEnds: November 15, 2025
PLC Armidale Signature Summer FairEnds: November 29, 2025
Markets in the mallEnds: November 30, 2025
Save the date for Rising TideEnds: December 3, 2025
Armidale Farmers MarketEnds: December 14, 2025
Politics
Anderson welcomes crime funding
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed a $23 million package to tackle youth crime, announced in Tamworth yesterday by Premier Chris Minns after months of advocacy from the local community. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the community had been calling for more support from the government, and this funding is a start. “Our…
The Super Strawberry opens its fields for a season of family fun
It’s an especially sweet time at The Super Strawberry, and locals are invited to come along and savour it.
New grants to boost drought preparedness
FRRR & ARLF have launched a $36M program to help rural communities like Armidale, Glen Innes & Inverell build resilience before the next dry spell.
Energy and Environment
A 60-million-year history lesson in 60 minutes
Dive into the history of Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin in just over an hour as Inspector-General Troy Grant closes the information gap on the Basin.
Solar power free for all in the middle of the day
New Englanders with smart meters installed may soon be able to use electricity free of charge for three hours a day under a new plan designed to spread the benefits of renewable energy.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard: handmade magic and a growing online adventure
From hand-crafted dragons and whimsical dolls to enchanted accessories, this family-run business has become a beloved name for anyone who believes in the magic of make-believe. But wait… there’s more…
Your Tutor Armidale: Restoring confidence and inspiring a love of learning
Determined to bridge the gap between city and regional education, Your Tutor Armidale is dedicated to helping students of all ages rediscover their confidence and love of learning.
BUSINESS
New England Cake Co brings sweet style and heart to Armidale
Can you have your cake and eat it too? A touch of vintage flair and a lot of hard work have come together in Armidale with the arrival of New England Cake Co
INDIGENOUS
New study reveals sharp increase in Aboriginal road trauma
A new study reveals the scale of road trauma among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW, highlights factors that help keep travellers safe, and urges greater investment in community-led road safety initiatives.
SPORT
Farrer pride: Jack Marshall’s Hockey One debut a moment to remember
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is beaming with pride as 2024 graduate Jack Marshall takes to the field for the NSW Pride men’s team, making his debut in Australia’s premier hockey competition, the Hockey One League.
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- Letter: Relates to Trains North’s current petition re rail
John Burrell from Armidale writes that the Trains North petition to reopen the railway north of Armidale is misguided – the line is derelict, bridges collapsed and sections lost to highway upgrades. He argues the region should instead focus on securing its Sydney service. The post Letter: Relates to Trains North’s current petition re rail appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
Tap into the fun: Tamworth Brewfest returns
Get ready for a night of flavour, friends and fun when the much-anticipated Tamworth Brewfest rolls out at Scully Park in Tamworth on Saturday 29 November 2025, from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England
Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.
