Free pads and tampons are now available in every public school in New South Wales with thanks in part to the advocacy of Glen Innes student Phoebe Vimpamy.
Posted inEntertainment, Glen Innes, Lifestyle
Minerama fossicking, gem and jewellery show returns to Glen Innes
NSW’s largest annual fossicking and gemstone show, Minerama, will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of March.
Posted inEducation, NSW Politics
Postgrad teaching back to 1 year degree in NSW
Aspiring teachers in NSW will once again be able to enter the classroom after completing a one-year postgraduate course after a change in NSW Government policy, but there is no guarantee the change will increase teacher numbers.
Posted inLocal News, Travel
Easier access for caravans as Mount Kaputar upgrade completed
Bark Hut picnic area and campground in Mount Kaputar National Park has had a facelift, with a $650,000 upgrade making it easier to access for camper trailers and caravans now complete.
Posted inAgriculture, Colly Blue
New cotton gin proposed for Liverpool Plains
A proposal to develop a new cotton gin at the corner of Wandobah Road and Coonabarabran Road at Yannergee, south of Gunnedah, has been put forward by the people who own Carrol Cotton.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, Walcha
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Posted inLocal News
Congratulations to New England’s Australia Day Award recipients
A number of New England residents have been recognised for their achievements and contribution in the Australia Day awards.
Posted inGlen Innes
Dipper to star at Glen Innes Show
The annual Glen Innes Show arrives at the Glen Innes Showground on Friday 10th February to Sunday 12th February, with a something for all ages.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Investigation
New medical training project offers hope to New England
A new innovation in GP training may offer hope to the New England by allowing GP registrars, or trainee doctors, to work in short-staffed communities and be supervised remotely.
Posted inGeneral News
Jan 26: What’s on today?
Whether you call it Australia Day, Invasion Day, or Thursday, there’s lots going on today around the region. Here’s what we’ve found so far.