Technology, trust and transformation: Business NSW and Telstra bring future tech forum to Inverell on Thursday
Regional businesses will explore AI, digital transformation and emerging technologies at the Future Tech Forum in Inverell on Thursday 28 May.
The Neighbour at the Gate: Major New Exhibition Arrives at NERAM
NERAM’s new exhibition The Neighbour at the Gate explores colonialism, migration and identity through contemporary First Nations and Asian Australian art.
Family businesses powering New England communities
Check out today’s Trades You Can Trust, featuring reliable family-run businesses keeping New England homes, worksites and communities moving – and chilled.
$10,000 worth of ‘ice’ seized, pursuit and drug charges laid in Tamworth
A man has been charged following an alleged police pursuit and drug seizure in the state’s north-east last week.
Local News
Moree set for a big night as Lisa Crouch brings powerhouse show to town
Moree audiences will experience powerhouse vocals and classic diva hits when Lisa Crouch performs at Memorial Hall soon.
Narrabri residents encouraged to take advantage of full fibre upgrade opportunity
The latest expansion of nbn full fibre technology is helping people in Narrabri keep pace with changing digital needs. Find out how you can upgrade now.
Two teens charged over alleged robbery in Tamworth
Two teenagers have been charged over an alleged robbery in the state’s north-east overnight.
The Big Chill brings back the authentic music festival experience
The Big Chill Festival has reached new heights, with record ticket sales reinforcing its growing reputation as a regional favourite.
What's On
Redefining self-care in the New England
From advanced skin treatments and laser hair removal to creative colour work and luxury salon experiences, two New England businesses are proving that regional communities no longer need to travel to access high-quality beauty services.
Nominate now! We are looking for local trades and services businesses – from micro-businesses to major companies – to feature in our “Trades you can Trust” series. Really.
Events
Circle of Security Parenting ProgramEnds: May 29, 2026
Uniting NSW.ACT Home Care InformationEnds: June 2, 2026- Circle of Security Parenting ProgramEnds: June 5, 2026
Tingha Community MarketsEnds: June 6, 2026
Sapphire City MarketsEnds: June 7, 2026
Politics
Right to Repair discussion paper welcomed
Farmers could soon gain greater freedom to repair and service their own machinery, with the Federal Government proposing to extend Right to Repair laws to agriculture.
Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
In this New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at how bad numbers, assumptions and guesses, and misrepresentations of old documents, have led to plans at all levels of government being not worth the paper they are printed on.
Community transport trial expands access to education and jobs across regional NSW
A new trial across regional New South Wales is set to broaden the role of community transport services, with the aim of helping more people access education, training and employment opportunities.
‘Almost didn’t survive’: the fraught path to parenthood
A NSW Parliamentary Inquiry hearing in Tamworth today will hear how rural families are disadvantaged ‘at every turn’ while trying to access fertility care.
Taylor mimics One Nation in Budget Reply speech that snubs regions
Critics say Angus Taylor’s budget reply speech exposed a Coalition mimicking One Nation rhetoric on “mass migration” while offering little detail, little vision, and little for regional Australia.
Budget leaves regional councils facing impossible choices
Regional councils say the federal budget still leaves country communities behind, warning shrinking grants and rising costs are forcing councils to “operate on the smell of an oily rag”.
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Call to cut red tape amid fuel cost pressures
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson is calling for cuts to red tape to help small businesses and farmers facing rising fuel costs.
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Take the guesswork out of feeding livestock
Northern Tablelands producers are being urged to use feed testing to improve livestock nutrition as seasonal conditions continue deteriorating.
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.
Energy and Environment
‘Hoarding has stopped’: Albanese says fuel levels stable
Australia’s fuel supply will be stable until at least July, despite volatility in the oil market due to the Iran war, the prime minister has confirmed.
Bonshaw battery project split as solar farm construction pushes ahead
The proposed Bonshaw battery project has been acquired by Enervest, while construction continues on the separate 200MW solar farm south of Bonshaw still owned by Gaia.
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More Than Paint: quality, creativity and community
For Armidale business owner Andrew Cureton – known to many as Andy – quality workmanship and authenticity go hand in hand.
New England Business Technology: the local team behind smarter business systems
New England Business Technology (NEBT) is focused on helping organisations “do business better” through tailored technology and communication solutions designed specifically for regional conditions.
BUSINESS
Narrabri scientists named finalists for 2026 Cotton Researcher of the Year Award
Three Narrabri scientists have been named finalists for the 2026 Cotton Researcher of the Year Award for industry innovation.
INDIGENOUS
Troy Cassar-Daley encourages mob to get vaccinated ahead of winter
Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley is urging First Nations Australians to get vaccinated before winter respiratory illnesses increase.
SPORT
Hazlewood’s champion Challengers smiling despite defeat
Josh Hazlewood’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken pole position in the IPL playoffs despite losing heavily to Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Dominic D Ahiaga-Dagbui, Director of Deakin Megaprojects Research Group, writes we have a bad track record of bad budget blow outs on big projects like Inland Rail. The post Opinion: 3 big fixes Australian needs to avoid infrastructure blow outs appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
Entries open for New England North West Business Awards 2026
Entries have opened for the 2026 New England North West Business Awards, celebrating regional business innovation, growth and achievement.
Warialda community comes together for Shop of Opportunity opening
The Warialda Shop of Opportunity officially opened on Saturday, May 2, drawing strong local support and marking the end of a three-year community-led project.
