The NSW Government is moving to introduce a minimum age for e-bike riders and adopt tougher European safety standards, in reforms set to affect families and young riders across the New England.
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Posted inArts, Local News
New England arts sector to benefit from $5.2m regional culture plan
Communities across the New England region are set to benefit from a new state government strategy aimed at strengthening arts and culture and growing cultural tourism in regional NSW.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation, Technology
NSW to tighten E-bike regulations amid safety concerns
The NSW Government is cutting the legal power limit for e-bikes and tightening regulations ahead of Christmas, as concerns grow over young riders using high-powered, unsafe devices.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
NarraBRIGHT goes for fantasy in 2026
Narrabri Shire Council has unveiled the theme for NarraBRIGHT 2026 – Fantasy – inviting attendees to step into a world of imagination, light and wonder when the much-loved event returns on Friday, 10 April 2026.
Posted inLifestyle, Narrabri, Tourism
NarraBRIGHT to shine brighter with government funding
NarraBRIGHT will return in April, bigger and brighter than ever, thanks to $350,000 in funding from the State Government.
Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Tamworth
Better nightlife coming to Tamworth
Tamworth is set to see a boost to its nightlife, with the city among the first regional areas to introduce a Special Entertainment Precinct as part of the NSW Government’s push to reinvigorate after-dark economies.
Posted inArts, Business, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics
Major film studio coming soon, just down the road
A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
Posted inArts, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Markets and Fairs, Tourism
Glen Innes Council secures $350K to grow Christmas in the Highlands
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured $350,000 through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program 2025–2028 to support a major expansion of its annual Christmas in the Highlands event over the next three years.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Travel
Take the train for free Thursday and Friday
The 48-hour fare-free period is part of the NSW Government’s response to months of disruption across the rail network
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Indigenous
Armidale’s Mad Proppa Deadly supported in latest funding boost for music
Armidale-based Mad Proppa Deadly is among the recipients of the NSW Government’s largest ever music funding round, announced on Friday.