Workforce shortages, rising costs, and a region fighting to secure its manufacturing future. Tamworth hosts national industry leaders next week as the Future Made Forum opens for its fourth year.
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Posted inTamworth
Tamworth’s Tim Coates recognised for lifetime of regional service
Tamworth business leader Tim Coates has been recognised for more than 40 years of service to the region, receiving a prestigious Business NSW award.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Parkes Electorate
Airport funding grants open as report warns regional aviation at a crossroads
Half of NSW’s regional airports are running at a loss. The latest funding round has opened — and the Member for Parkes is urging councils to get their applications in before 28 July.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Money
CGT shake-up brings relief, but succession remains the real test for farmers
A major tax backdown has lifted the CGT threshold to $10 million, but farm groups say the real test is still to come: can families actually pass the farm on?
Posted inInverell, Technology
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.
Posted inAwards, Local 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.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Business NSW calls for permanent instant asset write-off to boost regional business confidence
Business NSW is calling for a permanent instant asset write-off, saying it would give regional businesses greater certainty to invest and grow.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Expos, conferences and meetings, Regional Development
Future Energy Forum to focus on jobs, costs and growth
A major Armidale forum will examine what the energy transition means for New England businesses, from costs and jobs to infrastructure.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
Government still in denial on fuel supply issues
One retailer in Armidale has increased its prices over a three dollars a litre, while others have run out, and the government insists there is no supply issue.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Regional leaders to meet in Tamworth to fast-track workforce solutions
Regional business and industry leaders will meet in Tamworth next month as part of a coordinated push to strengthen workforce capability across the New England North West.