A new group called Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action are taking legal action to appeal the decision to allow the Whitehaven Narrabri coal mine to be expanded.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Community united on demand for urgent reform to address GP crisis
A packed meeting in Armidale last night sent a message to both state and federal governments that immediate and urgent health care reform is needed.
Posted inFederal Politics
$15m for local roads and footpaths in the New England
Almost $15 million of a $500m funding pool for roads and community infrastructure like footpaths has been allocated to councils in the New England and North West.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
Election regional issues debate offers few solutions
Over 50 people attended the NSW Farmers election debate in Armidale, where party representatives offered little in the way of solutions.
Posted inGunnedah
Body found may be missing Gunnedah man
A body has been located during the search for a missing Gunnedah man.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
Yvonne Langenberg endorsed by Labor for Northern Tablelands
Owner of Boobooks and former nurse Yvonne Langenberg has been endorsed by the Labor Party as their candidate for the Northern Tablelands.
Posted inWalcha
Renovation of Walcha Golf Clubhouse to start soon
The clubhouse of the Walcha Golf Club is getting a significant upgrade this year, including improving accessibility with a disabled toilet and ramp, made possible by a state government grant.
Posted inKentucky
New aircon, solar battery, for Kentucky Memorial Hall
Almost 83 years after it was constructed, the Kentucky Memorial Hall will soon have a split system air-conditioning system installed, powered off-grid with a new battery for their solar power system.
Posted inEmergency management
‘Fires Near Me’ upgraded to include floods
The popular ‘Fires Near Me’ app has been upgraded to include flood information from the SES and renamed ‘Hazards Near Me’.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice
It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.