Steve Kamper Archives | New England Times

Gunnedah Shire, Hunting and Fishing, What's on

Anglers cast off at Keepit and Copeton this weekend

by Lia EdwardsSeptember 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Lake Keepit and Copeton Waters are among the waterways in play this weekend as one of Australia’s biggest fishing competitions casts off, with $90,000 in prizes up for grabs.

Indigenous, NSW Politics

Crown land reforms pass NSW Parliament after land rights fight

by RK CrosbySeptember 20, 2026September 25, 2026

NSW Parliament has passed sweeping Crown land reforms, but only after last minute amendments to address Aboriginal land council concerns over 44,000 unresolved land claims.

Armidale, Entertainment, Grants and funding, Tenterfield

Regional festivals secure NSW Government funding

by New England Times News DeskJuly 9, 2026July 10, 2026

Two New England events are among 56 regional festivals to receive NSW Government funding through the 2026–27 Regional Event Fund.

Grants and funding, NSW News, Sport

Rugby grants open for round two

by Lia EdwardsJuly 5, 2026July 10, 2026

Rugby clubs and councils across NSW can now apply for a share of $2.15 million in World Cup legacy funding, with grants of up to $150,000 on offer. Applications close 14 August.

Indigenous, Legal, NSW News, NSW Politics

NSW extends consultation on Crown land bill after land rights warning

by Kath JacobsJuly 4, 2026July 10, 2026

Consultation has been extended on a Crown land bill after Aboriginal land councils said amendments were dropped too late to properly consult with the network. The Law Society wants a key clause scrapped entirely.

Grants and funding, NSW News

NSW multicultural festival grants now open

by New England Times News DeskJune 14, 2026June 17, 2026

From Diwali to the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival, NSW’s multicultural grants program has funded it all. Now $1 million is up for grabs — and applications are open until 13 July.