Attention to all aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and local event organisers in the Moree Plains! Council is pleased to announce that it is once again delivering the Small Business Fund initiative.
Posted inNarrabri, Sport, Werris Creek
Werris Creek to take on Narrabri for Group 4 this weekend
Werris Creek might have lost some of its talented players from the side which beat Gunnedah at Gunnedah last Saturday but will have some talented replacements for this Saturday’s trek to Narrabri
Posted inArts
Five new acquisitions on show at NERAM opening night
A selection of recent acquisitions – donated by artists, private collectors, galleries, and the Packsaddle committee – will go on show at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) today, Friday April 12.
Posted inBingara, Emergency management
Calling all Bingara locals, your Fire and Rescue station needs you right now
Bingara Fire and Rescue station is sounding the alarm for a new wave of on call firefighters to step up, join the brigade and keep the station running.
Posted inArmidale, General News, Rugby Union, Sport
Record entries for 18th TAS Rugby Carnival
It is a tournament where lifelong memories are made and the real trophy is for the team which best exemplifies the spirit of the game. The Armidale School is set to welcome a record number of players this weekend for the TAS Rugby Carnival.
Posted inMoree
Moree’s Justice Sarah Huggett appointed as Chief Judge of District Court of NSW
Moree born Supreme Court Justice, Sarah Huggett, has been appointed Chief Judge of the District Court of New South Wales.
Posted inEmergency management, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire
Support announced for flood affected areas as multiple roads remain closed, more flooding expected tomorrow
Disaster assistance has now been extended to the Gwydir local government area, as minor flood warnings are reissued for the Barwon river.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local profiles
From Warialda to Canberra: Mark Coulton on retirement, Palestine, and a bright future for the Nationals
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced his retirement last week, and The New England Times caught up with him over the phone when he’d just flown back to Moree from Canberra.
Posted inArmidale
TAS team creates a blue wave at Coffs Ocean Swim
Strong rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of a record team of 150 swimmers from The Armidale School who made up almost half of all entries in this year’s 2km Coffs Ocean Swim last weekend.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Indigenous Australian message sticks analysed for first time at scale using a new database
A new online database of over 1500 Aboriginal message sticks has just launched to the public as part of a project to bring these unique artifacts together in one (virtual) place where they can be readily viewed and analysed. Hear what Dr Piers Kelly at the University of New England, Armidale has to say.