A young person with an impressive career in sports, who demonstrates an understanding of leadership and has a clear focus for her academic future, has been recognised at this year’s Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize. Matilda Currey was awarded the 2025 Memorial Prize at a ceremony held on Monday, in recognition of her excellence in sporting […]
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Indigenous, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
AEC work underway to ensure remote, Indigenous votes are counted
Following electoral disaster in Toomelah at last year’s council election, the Australian Electoral Commission is pulling out all the stops to make sure that those who live remotely or in small villages have their vote counted.
Posted inBarraba, Local festivals and shows
Barraba Show starts Friday
The 114th Barraba Show is set to kick off this Friday, showcasing all aspects of Agricultural excellence in the Barraba region and beyond. The annual event will run from 7-9 March and is expected to draw in large crowds to the town. Inaugurated in 1904, the Barraba Show is a display of agricultural achievement, spotlighting […]
Posted inGood News, Local News
New England does their bit to Clean Up Australia
Communities across the New England came together for Clean Up Australia Day yesterday, with students, volunteers, and local businesses working to remove rubbish from streets, parks, and public spaces.
Posted inEmergency management, Weather
Northern NSW centre stage for TC Alfred
A major capital city and coastal communities in two states have been warned to prepare homes for a tropical cyclone and days of wild weather.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
More Urgent Care Clinics pledged
Labor has pledged to build 50 more urgent care clinics should it win a second term, with polls showing the gap between major parties narrowing.
Posted inGood News, Tamworth
Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights
Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras. A sea of fluorescent colour, glittering floats and eye-capturing costumes have overtaken central Sydney as the queer community broadcast a message of pride to the nation. Tens of thousands of people lined Oxford Street […]
Posted inMoree
$5 million investment for Terry Hie Hie Road upgrade
The Federal Government has announced a significant $5 million investment into the upgrade of Terry Hie Hie Road.
Posted inBendemeer, Local festivals and shows
Signature Grey Fergie Tractor Muster rolling into Bendemeer
One of most anticipated events on the Bendemeer calendar is back, with the Grey Fergie Tractor Muster and Land Rover Gathering rolling in March 22.
Posted inLocal News, Rugby League, Sport
Viva Las Vegas in the New England
The glitz and the glamour of the NRL’s Las Vegas return will be showcased on big screens across the New England. See where you can watch.