The unexpectedly heavy snow fall of last weekend’s storm was fun to play in and great for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for locals to make a snowman in the front yard, but the damage was also widespread.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Money, Tamworth Regional
Latest UNE TamTalk to focus on succession planning for farms
UNE Tamworth is proud to present a TamTalks event, with a special focus on Farm
Succession, featuring two experts in this field who are local to the region.
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 inGeneral News, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
New facilities for New England rest areas
New toilet facilities are now open at four highway rest areas across the New England region, offering improved accessibility, lighting, and hygiene for motorists travelling through the area.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Politics
Boost in state funding for sheep and goat eID tags
NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state.
Posted inAwards, Business
Business brilliance on show across New England
Business excellence is lighting up the New England region as towns prepare for local award galas celebrating innovation, leadership, and community impact across a range of industries.
Posted inArmidale, School News, Sport
Snow no barrier to TAS, Sydney Grammar rugby clash
In a match that will surely become folklore, TAS and Sydney Grammar braved snow and mud on Backfield, with TAS taking a 25–3 win in their final GPS home game of the season.
Posted inAgriculture, National News, Science and Research
Quad bike deaths are dropping, but experts say more action required
There has been a small reduction in quad bike deaths at work in Australia since new safety standards were introduced five years ago, but public health experts say more needs to be done to keep Australians safe at work and on farms.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Science and Research
Australia pioneers world-first FMD vaccine
A world-first biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW Government.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Workers and Unions
Tradie health more vital than ever amid shortages
Chronic pain is sidelining Aussie tradies, worsening workforce shortages. APA urges early physio care this Tradies National Health Month to keep our essential workers healthy and on the job.