Some Uralla residents will again be queing up at the Memorial Hall next week to cast a ballot – this time for the Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election triggered by the passing of Lone Petrov. There are 8 candidates.
Posted inMental Health, National News
Red tape delays mental health care for rural people
A Medicare change designed to improve quality of care is inadvertently disadvantaging rural people seeking mental health treatment, an inquiry has been told.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Sport
Final call for young cricketers to apply for Waratahs scholarship
Armidale’s young cricketers have just weeks left to apply for a scholarship offering elite coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Posted inLocal politics and councils, Narrabri
Mark Strahle elected as Narrabri Shire Councillor
Mark Strahle has been elected as Narrabri Shire Council’s newest councillor following the 2026 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election held last week.
Posted inNational News, Science and Research
Artemis astronauts break record for distance from earth
Artemis II astronauts on a lunar flyby mission have broken Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel further from earth than ever before.
Posted inEnergy, NSW News
NSW Government says fuel companies have complied with directive as supply concerns persist
The NSW Government says fuel companies have complied with supply directives, but regional distributors report they are still receiving only limited allocations.
Posted inAwards, Moree
SpacePort Australia founder among nominees for national space awards
Moree’s Dr Gabrielle Caswell has been nominated across multiple categories in this year’s Australian Space Awards.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Record numbers set for TAS Rugby Carnival as new junior division added
A new under 10s competition has helped drive record participation at this year’s TAS Rugby Carnival, with 69 teams set to compete in Armidale later this month.
Posted inArts, Business, Made in New England 26, Walcha
From salvaged timber to timeless pieces: Wood We Create in Walcha
From fallen local timber to handcrafted art, Wood We Create in Walcha is turning salvaged wood into one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrate sustainability, craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
NERAM launches program to back emerging regional artists
A new NERAM program is giving emerging regional artists the chance to work alongside acclaimed painter Angus Nivison and showcase their work in 2026.