The national cotton crop is tipped to fall from 4.5 million bales to 2.7 million. With Gwydir allocations down after a dry winter, growers are planting less and bracing for a hot, dry season.
Posted inNational News, Sport
Roosters win NRL grand final in one point nail-biter
One point. One last game for Daly Cherry-Evans. The Roosters survived a wild Knights fightback to win the NRL grand final in a close finish.
Posted inNational News, Sport
Roosters dominate NRLW grand final
Perfect season complete. The Roosters stormed to a 30-6 NRLW grand final win over Brisbane, sending Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter into retirement as premiers.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, Women
Regional women rush clean energy course
Nearly 70 regional women applied in a single month. A new program is training women to help their communities shape the renewable energy rollout, and demand has been huge.
Posted inArts
Golden Guitar winner hits Freedom Road
“This could well be my final album.” Golden Guitar winner Norma O’Hara Murphy hits the open road with Freedom Road, a love letter to nomads and the bush.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
Gwydir Highway works to impact motorists for six months
Motorists face changed traffic conditions on the Gwydir Highway for six months as turnout lane works begin at Gibraltar Range.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Flowers, Massage, Tech help
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the New England beautiful, relaxed, and stress free.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree, NSW News, Social issues and services
Farmers want slasher taken to length of daylight saving
While city workers might rejoice, for farmers the onset of daylight saving time is a six-month grind – and they’re calling for compromise.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Walking tours to unlock Armidale’s hidden stories
Crime and justice, trailblazing women, and colourful characters are hiding in plain sight on Armidale’s streets, and two new walking tours will bring their stories to life at this year’s Creative Streets Festival.
Posted inFire, Tamworth
Car destroyed in fire behind Tamworth’s Atrium
Explosions, thick smoke, and workers evacuated. A car was destroyed in a fire behind Tamworth’s Atrium on Saturday, but was an e-bike really to blame? Police say the cause is still unknown.