123 lives lost on regional NSW roads in just six months. Now the state government wants every driver, rider and passenger to “join the journey” toward safer roads.
Posted inMoney, National News
Banks told to move eligible customers to cheaper accounts
Banks will have to start chasing down customers stuck on higher-fee accounts, after the ACCC found 150,000 low-income Australians were missing out on cheaper options.
Posted inArmidale, Mental Health, Science and Research
UNE research finds depression affects all five senses
Armidale researchers have found depression dulls all five senses, not just mood, a discovery they hope will reshape how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains council awards $14,000 to community groups
Five Moree Plains groups are sharing in $14,000 from council’s latest donations round, and applications for the next round are open now.
Posted inNational News, Technology
Electric vehicle sales soar during fuel price crunch
Australian motorists are voting with their feet and wallets as electric cars drive a path through the market.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business
Cedar Nursery & Design blossoms to Best Nursery title
Again and again, customers highlighted the combination of variety and service that keeps them coming back.
Posted inMoney, Moree
Moree projects lowest borrowings in 14 years
Moree Plains Shire Council has adopted a long-term financial plan projecting its lowest borrowings in 14 years, with no new loans forecast.
Posted inTamworth
Telstra to undertake mobile network maintenance in Tamworth
Telstra will carry out scheduled maintenance on its Tamworth mobile network from Monday, 3 August, with brief disruptions to mobile coverage expected.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Local News
Reardon brings a lifetime of agriculture to NSW Farmers presidency
Rebecca Reardon has been elected NSW Farmers president, bringing a lifetime in agriculture and a commitment to strengthening the industry’s future for generations.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy, Regional Development
Clean energy body admits trust problem, proposes royalty scheme
The Clean Energy Council admits regional Australia doesn’t trust renewables, but it’s solution is not likely to fix the problem.