More than 30 Liverpool Range District RFS volunteers were recognised in Quirindi this week for almost 1,000 years’ service.
Posted inHealth
Tamworth residents invited to help shape local health priorities
Tamworth residents are being urged to help shape future health services through a major community consultation process.
Posted inNarrabri, Volunteering
Julie Dowleans named Narrabri Shire’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year
Julie Dowleans has been named Narrabri Shire’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year as part of National Volunteer Week.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Health
UNE expands nursing training with new clinical laboratories
UNE has expanded its nursing training capacity in Armidale, unveiling new state-of-the-art clinical labs to help address regional healthcare workforce shortages.
Posted inNorth Coast, Roads and Infrastructure
$30 million boost for key Bellingen detour roads after Waterfall Way closure
Summervilles and Gordonville roads will receive a $30 million upgrade after becoming critical detour routes during the Waterfall Way closure earlier this year.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding
Small grants available for community projects across Armidale region
Applications for the next round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community and Village Grants will open on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Posted inLocal News, Trades You Can Trust 26
From Paddocks to Properties: Regional businesses doing it all
From specialist veterinary care to skilled building maintenance, businesses across the New England and North Coast continue to prove that regional expertise is as diverse as it is dependable.
Posted inArts, Warialda, What's on
First Nations Art and community to come together at Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition
A celebration of First Nations art, culture and community will take centre stage in the New England region next month, with the annual Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition returning to Ceramic Break Sculpture Park on June 6.
Posted inEmployment, Politics
Welcome Experience program expands to help regional councils tackle worker shortages
Regional councils across the New England and North West are set to receive extra support in attracting and retaining staff, following the expansion of the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program into local government.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Flood, Local News, Weather
Heavy rain continues across the region, Newell cut
With over three inches in the gauge at Pallamallawa yesterday and more overnight, the region is enjoying a much needed drink, but the Newell Highway remains closed.