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.
John graham
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.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects
Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.
Posted inTamworth
Tamworth’s Country Music Festival to enjoy less red tape
Tamworth’s Country Music Festival will benefit from less red tape, alongside fourteen iconic events, in recognition of their importance to NSW’s identity.
Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Arts Minister John Graham praises growth of Tamworth festival
A senior NSW Government Minister has expressed his enthusiasm for the growth of country music and the success of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, highlighting the government’s ongoing support for the industry.
Posted inLocal News
One million safe drivers rewarded with a demerit point removed
Have you been offence-free on our roads over the last 12 months? Well, you could be one of a million drivers to be rewarded with a demerit point scrubbed from their licence.
Posted inLocal News, What's on
Australia Day Ambassadors to inspire communities across the New England
Check out this year’s New England Australia Day Ambassadors chosen to inspire the our communities with their unique stories.
Posted inLocal News
Make safer driving your New Year’s resolution
The NSW Government is calling on drivers make the safe decisions on the road in 2025 and help reduce the annual road toll.