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Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Quirindi, Roads and Infrastructure, Water, Werris Creek

Opening of Quipolly Water Project secures the future for the Liverpool Plains

blankby Tom PleveyMay 24, 2024

The long fought for Quipolly Water Project is now delivering good quality water to the people of Werris Creek and Quirindi, and a hopeful future for growth in the Liverpool Plains.

Posted inGunnedah, Liverpool Plains Shire

Share your ideas for drought resilience

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 4, 2024

Keeping the Village Green is the goal of Liverpool Plains Shire and Gunnedah Shire Councils’ Regional Drought Resilience Plan.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Quirindi

Celtic Country experience in the New England

by Beth PlatfordFebruary 26, 2024

The 2024 Liverpool Plains Military Tattoo is back, better than ever, with enough entertainment to make you want to flip your kilt.

Posted inEducation, Social issues and services

Free NBN for families with kids at school

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 4, 2024

The Australian Government has extended the School Student Broadband Initiative providing up to 30,000 eligible families with no internet at home a free National Broadband Network (NBN) service.

Posted inQuirindi

Progress on Quirindi pool

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 23, 2023

Progress is being made on the new Quirindi Aquatic Centre with Liverpool Plains Shire Council securing local contractor Mac Demo for the demolition of the existing swimming pool site.

Posted inGeneral News, Roads and Infrastructure

Werris Creek Intermodal upgrade approved

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 4, 2023

Liverpool Plains Shire Council has approved modifications to the Werris Creek intermodal facility operated by Crawford Freightlines.

Posted inQuirindi, Social issues and services, Werris Creek

Liverpool Plains launch home library service

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 14, 2023

Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) libraries have partnered with GoCo to launch a Home Library Service for Seniors. 

Posted inGeneral News

Train crash passengers criticise lack of communication, support

blankby Lia EdwardsAugust 19, 2023

Passengers on board the Xplorer train from Sydney that crashed on Wednesday say they were told very little while stuck on board the train for five hours, and have not been offered counselling or any support.

Posted inGrants and funding, Roads and Infrastructure

Calls for promise on Merriwa to Willow Tree road to be delivered

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 17, 2023

Barnaby Joyce and Liverpool Plains Shire Council are supporting the Upper Hunter Shire Council’s urgent plea for funding promised for the Merriwa to Willow Tree Road project to be delivered.

Posted inQuirindi

Have your say on designs for $6.6m Quirindi pool

blankby New England Times News DeskJuly 10, 2023

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) has commenced stakeholder engagement for its planned upgrade of the Quirindi swimming pool.

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