Local Land Services is urging farmers and animal owners to include livestock and pets in their bushfire planning.
Posted inLocal News, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Locally made, smart road signs now live, making journeys through outback NSW safer
The State Government has flicked the switch, activating 13 new smart road signs to make travel through western and outback NSW safer, fairer and more reliable.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Australian-first digital tool helps calculate cancer risk from alcohol use
An Australian-first digital tool will help people make healthier choices by educating them about the risk of alcohol-related cancers.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Walcha
Driver ‘blacked out’ before hitting spectators at Walcha
More details continue to emerge following the tragic accident at Walcha, with the brother of the driver of the vehicle involved posting to social media that his brother blacked out before driving through the fence and into spectators at Walcha showground.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Lifestyle
Empowerment and self-care shine at Skin & Body Sculpt Studio
When Armidale local Stephanie Colling opened Skin & Body Sculpt Studio earlier this year, she wanted to create more than just another beauty business, she wanted to build a space where people could relax, recharge, and rediscover their confidence.
Posted inGunnedah, Sport
Herrick takes the lead after Armstrong crashes in Gunnedah
A dramatic day of racing at Gunnedah’s Balcary Park has seen Thomas Herrick surge to the top of the Yamaha BLU CRU Aussie Flat Track Nationals leaderboard, after points leader Tom Armstrong crashed heavily in the opening race and was ruled out for the remainder of the weekend.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Tourism, Walcha
Future of Walcha Motorcycle Rally to be “reassessed”
The future of the popular Walcha Motorcyle Rally may be in doubt following a “freak accident” that saw a demolition derby car drive into spectators, injuring 13 people.
Posted inHealth, Local News
More telehealth options for allied health care with new service
Accessing physiotherapy and dietetics support has now become easier, with The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia launching new virtual allied health services
Posted inGood News, Housing, Inverell
Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory confidence
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: confidence.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Walcha
Crash at Walcha injures thirteen, one critically
Thirteen people were injured at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally on Saturday evening after a demolition derby car ploughed into spectators at the Walcha Showground.