Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three New England businesses making a difference in their own way: a counselling practice helping young people and families find the support they need, a children’s clothing brand inspired by country life, and a bush camping destination offering granite landscapes, wide-open spaces and a taste of country hospitality.
Posted inUralla
Uralla residents given final say on revised growth strategy
Uralla Shire residents will have another opportunity to shape future development, with Council releasing a revised 20-year growth strategy for public feedback.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Local News, NSW Politics
It’s out: the 889 page New England REZ transmission line EIS
The New England transmission line EIS is 889 pages long. You don’t have to read it all – here’s where to find the maps, summaries, and sessions throughout the region before submissions close on Thursday, 12 November.
Posted inEducation, Glen Innes
Highlands Hub partnership to boost business opportunities in Glen Innes
Glen Innes businesses and entrepreneurs will gain access to new mentoring, training and networking opportunities through a partnership with UNE’s SMART Region Incubator.
Posted inAgriculture, Legal
Beef company faces court over Niangala wetland channels
A prime beef company faces fines of more than $2 million per charge over 6km of channels allegedly dug through a Niangala district wetland. Its first court date is Friday, 30 October.
Posted inManilla, Rodeo and Campdraft
Manilla brothers Mick and Tom Knight to take on world’s best at Warwick rodeo
Manilla bronc-riding brothers Mick and Tom Knight will represent Australia against some of the world’s best riders at the Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft later this month.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Sweet treats, thoughtful gifts and secondhand treasures
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses offering something a little different: artisan chocolate made with dietary needs in mind, a thoughtfully curated boutique full of gifts and homewares, and a secondhand treasure trove where you never know what you’ll find.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree
Moree Plains community groups share more than $30,000 in funding
Two Moree Plains community groups will share more than $30,000 in funding to upgrade equipment, enhance public spaces and strengthen community connections.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Melbourne-born international educator to lead NEGS from 2027
She grew up in Melbourne and has led schools in Beijing and Florence. Now Sharyn Baddeley is heading to Armidale as the new principal of NEGS.
Posted inLocal News
New England communities encouraged to step up for RFBI’s inaugural Grand Stroll
Communities across the New England region are being encouraged to put their best foot forward this Wednesday as RFBI launches its first-ever Grand Stroll fundraiser.