Glen Innes Severn Council has formally lodged an application with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal seeking approval for a Special Rate Variation that would see general rates increase by 48.3 per cent over three years.
Posted inArmidale Regional, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Categorisation spat as Armidale Road continues to decline
Responsibility for maintaining Armidale Road has become the centre of a growing bureaucratic dispute, as closures on other key routes continue to push more traffic onto a road described as both dangerous and chronically underfunded.
Posted inNews, NSW Politics, Politics
Nationals leader secure after spill bid falls flat
David Littleproud will remain leader of the Nationals after Queensland MP Colin Boyce failed to garner the support of colleagues for a spill motion.
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Health, Local News
Choosing a healthier life may not be easy, but it’s worth it
More and more, people are choosing to take control and break bad habits, whether that’s quitting smoking, vaping, drinking, or any other vice.
Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Legal, NSW Politics
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Environment, Investigation, Social issues and services
Armidale: The story that doesn’t fit the stereotype
New England is often seen as sceptical of climate change, but Armidale has a rich history of caring for the environment dating back over half a century. Read part 1 of our special investigation.
Posted inAnimals, Entertainment, Nundle, Quirindi
New England dogs, and a teacher, learning new tricks on ABC’s Muster Dogs
By day, Ian Worley is the Quirindi High School principal and outside of school hours he’s been back in the classroom, joining the cast of ABC TV’s Muster Dogs.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth, Training and courses
Royal Life Saving to host first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training in Tamworth
Tamworth residents will have the opportunity to gain vital life-saving skills when Royal Life Saving brings a series of first aid, CPR and pool lifeguard courses to the city in February.
Posted inLocal News, What's on, Work and career
Help deliver the 2026 Census – jobs now open
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Census.
Posted inArts, Nundle
Gaba-Baa Gallery brings new art space to Nundle
The village of Nundle is known for attracting creatives and it now has a new art gallery, which is becoming a new home for Indigenous and local artists.