New England exhibitors have put the region in the spotlight, claiming major wins across youth, auctioneering, livestock, food, and craft competitions at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
Extra diesel not getting to New England as fuel tensions persist
Extra diesel is flowing into NSW, but not into the New England, with just 60,000L confirmed for the region while millions go elsewhere.
Posted inNarrabri, Technology
axxis Narrabri marks first year with community event
Regional telecommunications provider axxis will mark the first anniversary of its Narrabri store next week, following a year of local growth and customer uptake.
Posted inLocal News, Sport, Women
Funding open for innovative women’s sport projects in NSW
NSW sporting organisations can apply for $500,000 to boost women and girls’ participation through the Play Her Way Innovation Program.
Posted inGunnedah, Water
Draft Blackjack Creek Flood Study Update released for public comment
Gunnedah Shire Council has placed the Draft Blackjack Creek Flood Study Update on public exhibition and is inviting community feedback.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Community urged to cut water use as Glen Innes restrictions remain
Glen Innes residents and businesses are being urged to continue reducing water use as Level 2 restrictions remain in place and dry conditions persist across the region.
Posted inAwards, Awareness Events, Volunteering
Nominations open to recognise region’s quiet achievers
Know someone who gives their time to help others? Nominations are now open to recognise the New England’s volunteers.
Posted inAgribusiness, Armidale, Business, Made in New England 26
Reviving treasures, inventing solutions
From restoring heirlooms to building custom machinery, Revive by Hyde and New England Hydraulics and Diesel are solving real problems in Armidale.
Posted inArts, Community development, Tamworth
New sculpture to honour horses at AELEC entrance
A new large-scale sculpture celebrating the horse is set to welcome visitors to AELEC in Tamworth.
Posted inHealth, NSW News
Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season
A gentle, needle-less way to protect kids from the flu will be rolled out to hundreds of thousands of children as parents’ confidence in vaccines wanes.