Today for Small Business Month we have a precision engraver turning achievements into keepsakes, a music charity helping young regional talent find their voice, and a mobile mechanic keeping the New England community moving with skill and reliability.
Posted inPolitics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Default rural speed limit could drop to 80km/h under new road safety proposal
A proposal to reduce the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas to 80 kilometres per hour has sparked debate across regional Australia, with local leaders calling for investment in safer roads rather than slower travel.
Posted inEntertainment, Inverell, Local festivals and shows
Inverell’s Got Talent launches Sapphire City Festival with packed Town Hall
Inverell East Rotary Club has kicked off the Sapphire City Festival with a full house for the annual Inverell’s Got Talent concert at the Town Hall last weekend.
Posted inAgriculture, Awards
Future leaders wanted for Australia’s cotton industry
Applications are now open for the 2026 intake of the Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP) — the cotton industry’s flagship leadership development initiative.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Arts, Business, Good News
Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard: handmade magic and a growing online adventure
From hand-crafted dragons and whimsical dolls to enchanted accessories, this family-run business has become a beloved name for anyone who believes in the magic of make-believe. But wait… there’s more…
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Inverell, Uralla
Road closures for festivals this weekend
There’s some road closures in Inverell and Uralla for this weekend’s festivals
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Made of Something Real
Today for Small Business Month we have three local makers who each bring precision and personality to their craft, from custom framing and steel fabrication to country fashion made with heart and style.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree
Fears for our nurses as incentives slashed
Fears are growing across the Northern Tablelands that the region’s already struggling hospitals could lose even more staff, after Hunter New England Health confirmed financial incentives for some nurses will be cut.
Posted inGood News, Markets and Fairs, Uralla
Fairy magic to return to Uralla in November
Mark your calendars and dust off your wings — the Uralla Fairy Festival is coming back on Saturday, 22 November 2025, from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Posted inGood News, Quirindi
New Quirindi pool open in weeks
The new Quirindi Aquatic Centre is nearing completion, with Liverpool Plains Shire Council confirming the facility will open for the upcoming 2025/26 summer season from Saturday, 22 November 2025.