The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
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Posted inCrime, Feature, NSW Politics
Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed under new NSW laws
New laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes will be introduced to Parliament today, as the NSW Government moves to crack down on dangerous riding behaviour across the state.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
New England towns share in $2m boost for regional night-time economy
Tamworth will share in a $2 million NSW Government pilot aimed at boosting regional night-time economies.
Posted inGeneral News
Minimum e-bike age plan aimed at safer streets in New England and across NSW
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.
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.