Have your say on community safety in the Armidale region
Armidale Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape the region’s future Crime Prevention Plan by taking part in a community safety survey.
Syngenta paraquat exit rattles farmers
Syngenta is pulling paraquat from Australian and New Zealand shelves, and farmers say it’s another tool gone from an already shrinking chemical toolbox.
The Bungalow and Ivy Leaf Chapel completes accommodation award trifecta
In a region renowned for its country hotels, motels, farm stays and boutique accommodation, the Tenterfield property again stood out thanks to an overwhelming show of support from guests who said it offers far more than just a place to sleep.
Moree brings Ranger services in-house
Moree Plains Shire Council has brought its Ranger services in-house, with the new team to focus initially on stray and roaming dogs in response to ongoing community concerns.
Local News
Greens councillor calls for public access to Tamworth council briefings
Greens councillor Ryan Brooke will ask Tamworth Regional Council to open briefing sessions publicly through a new committee motion.
Driver killed in single-vehicle crash at Oxley Vale
A man has died after the ute he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree at Oxley Vale on Friday.
Glen Innes farmer says people, not paperwork, keep farms safe
Glen Innes farmer Katie Saul says the safest farms aren’t built on paperwork, they’re built on people who genuinely look out for one another. Here’s why she says visible leadership matters.
Sky News star Paul Murray live from Armidale this Sunday
Sky News star Paul Murray is rolling into Armidale for a live broadcast this weekend, and getting a proper New England welcome with minus 3 the forecast, and lots of things to chat about.
What's On
Best Pet Store in the New England?
Treats, toys, food and everything in between – where do your furry friends love to shop? Which is the best Pet Store in the New England?
Events
The Wizard of OzEnds: July 30, 2026
Artist Talk: Julie EdgarEnds: July 31, 2026
Karaoke @ BoobooksEnds: July 31, 2026
Bliss Bomb @ the BowloEnds: July 31, 2026
Artist Talk: Angus NivisonEnds: August 1, 2026
Tingha Community MarketsEnds: August 1, 2026
Politics
Enough is enough: Leaders plead for civility as abuse boils over
Online abuse and offline threats are pushing local leaders to breaking point, with three local politicians this week pushing back.
NSW Premier, Energy Minister face NSW Farmers conference
Fuel, crime, renewables and land maps took centre stage as Premier Chris Minns and Energy Minister Penny Sharpe faced NSW Farmers delegates, pledging action while farmers pressed them on infrastructure and regional concerns across NSW.
Farmers press health and welfare case for firearm suppressors
Protecting hearing and better animal welfare concerns drive demand to keep firearms suppressors at the NSW Farmers annual conference on Tuesday.
Coalition cherry-picks corporate insolvency to spruik payroll tax policy
The NSW Coalition says insolvencies prove Labor is failing business. The same data shows collapses actually fell last year. So which figure tells the real story?
The causes of bad numbers: culture and politics
In this final part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at two known forces that corrupt the numbers: culture and politics.
Getting to a tipping point: NSW Farmers renewables debate not as clear cut as the vote
New England farmers packed the floor at NSW Farmers’ conference this week, but the fight wasn’t over wind and solar. It was over who pays, who decides, and where the transmission lines actually go.
Agriculture Minister backs AgTech push at NSW Farmers conference
A free AgTech training platform and drone rules featured on Day 1 of the NSW Farmers conference.
Energy and Environment
Essential Energy advises of planned power outage for Bendemeer and surrounding areas
Essential Energy will carry out planned maintenance on Tuesday, 21 July, requiring a power outage affecting about 490 customers near Bendemeer.
Armidale community invited to help shape future water services
Armidale Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape future water, wastewater and stormwater services through community consultation now.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT >
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…
Is your IT structured? Or just functioning?
Many regional businesses only review their IT support when problems escalate. But more businesses are reassessing how their technology systems are managed, and the story of what happened to Acacia Medical tells…
BUSINESS
Best Lawyer hat-trick for Law Conveyancing and Legal Services
The Inverell firm has now held the title since the awards began, with voters once again highlighting its professionalism, approachable team and unwavering commitment to clients.
INDIGENOUS
New initiative puts Aboriginal communities in the driver’s seat of licensing support
Transport for NSW is launching an Australian-first program training Aboriginal driving instructors to expand culturally safe licensing support statewide.
SPORT
Inverell set to host its biggest Joeys Mini World Cup yet, but organiser calls for more local teams
Inverell will once again become a football village this spring, with the Rale Rasic Joeys Mini World Cup set to run from Monday, 28 September to Sunday, 4 October.
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- Begin Rant: Stopping misinformation at the source
If you were told Armidale is going to have no water for three years because of renewable developments, would you believe it? RK Crosby writes that ultimately the only way to stop misinformation is at the source. The post Begin Rant: Stopping misinformation at the source appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
Myers part of Australian first on world stage
An Armidale music teacher just helped make history in the Netherlands, becoming part of the first Australian band ever to crack the World Music Contest’s elite division.
New home for the arts strikes a chord in Glen Innes
Glen Innes’ new School of Arts & Music threw open its doors on Saturday, 20 June, with a free community day that filled the historic former Severn Shire Council Building with music, laughter and creative activity from morning to mid-afternoon.
