A new bill introduced into the NSW Parliament aims to make it easier for local councils to demerge, but they won’t be providing the funds to do it. For Guyra and Manilla locals the fight is far from over.
Posted inTamworth
Weatherproofing Tamworth’s Craft Centre underway
Roof repairs at the Tamworth Regional Craft Centre Inc. are well underway, giving local craftspeople and creatives confidence that their much-loved craft shed will serve them well into the future.
Posted inGrants and funding
Grant winners strengthen the New England
The region has welcomed funding for several groups under the Australian Government and FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities program. Check out the list of lucky winners here and see what is coming to your town.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah
Exhibition captures the heart of the flood experience
The floods of 2021-2022 left behind scars in Gunnedah Shire and beyond, and lasting memories that are now the basis for an exhibition that will open on Friday, March 15 in Gunnedah.
Posted inGunnedah
Gunnedah’s town water is getting Fluoride this March
Fluoride will be introduced to Gunnedah Shire’s town water supply from Monday, March 11. The town’s new $8 million water treatment facility allowed the treatment of town water for the first time.
Posted inWalcha
Origin acquires renewables developer Walcha Energy
Origin Energy (Origin) has acquired renewable energy developer Walcha Energy, including its proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm (Walcha) and Salisbury Solar Farm (Uralla) projects.
Posted inEbor, Recreation, Roads and Infrastructure
Ebor Falls viewing platform reopened
The completed new upper deck of the Ebor Falls visitor precinct was opened yesterday, more than four years after being destroyed by fire.
Posted inLocal News
Governor of New South Wales to visit Armidale, Tamworth, Inverell and Uralla this week
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley, Governor of New South Wales, will be touring the New England this week. With visits to Armidale, Tamworth, Inverell and Uralla on the agenda, check out what the Govenor will be up to.
Posted inIndigenous
Meet your candidates for the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election – Northern Region
Eligible Indigenous voters will go to the polls next weekend with three candidates on the card, vying to represent the Northern Region in the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
New ambulance station complete in Glen Innes
The new $8.5 million Glen Innes Ambulance Station has been completed, with local paramedics moving in and now operating out of their spacious, state-of-art new home.