The final hearing for the mental health inquiry has heard that the current mental health care system is failing. Representatives from HealthWISE New England North West gave evidence this week at the NSW parliamentary inquiry into outpatient and community mental health care.
Posted inFederal Politics
Concern or Criticism: New England residents weigh in on Barnaby Joyce
New England residents weigh in in Barnaby Joyce’s latest media splash.
Posted inGunnedah
A call for more police in Gunnedah
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is calling for more police on the ground in Gunnedah following recent break ins.
Posted inAwards
Local women make finalist spot for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award
The New England is honoured to have two women in contention for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award, Dr Casey Sullivan and Aliethea Cutmore.
We caught up with Dr Casey Sullivan earlier this week.
Posted inMoree, What's on
Serving up a fresh course for Moree on a Plate’s 20th year
Everything old is new again, and Moree on a Plate is on the move, back to where it all started two decades ago.
Posted inGeneral News
More housing for the New England and sooner
Gunnedah Shire Council has secured funding in Round 2 of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund, which aims to accelerate the delivery of new homes in the region.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Armidale Ute Show rolls back into the showgrounds for 2024
A now popular highlight of the Armidale Show, the Armidale Ute Show is back again for 2024.
Posted inArts
Attention local students: 2024 Myall Creek Massacre Writing and Song Competition now open
Local students are invited to enter the 2024 Myall Creek Massacre Thoughts ‘n’ Dreams Art, Writing and Song Competition
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Armidale artist Rita Winiger’s latest exhibition on display at NERAM
Ross River in the MacDonnell Ranges was the inspiration behind local Armidale artist, Rita Winiger’s latest exhibition called New Surroundings is currently on display at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM).
Posted inWalcha
Walcha antique machinery and truck show
Walcha will come alive this weekend as all things machinery, trucks and motorbikes descend on the showgrounds for the annual Antique Machinery and Truck Show.