The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Science and Research
UNE leads in acute rheumatic fever research
An early career researcher at UNE has received a prestigious grant to continue their work in improving heart health.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
DART Calls for Banksia House detox facility
Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment New England Northwest is one step closer to achieving its dream of having a dedicated detoxification centre in Tamworth after Council last night voted unanimously to write a letter to Hunter New supporting DART NENW’s idea to repurpose the Banksia House building.
Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics
Support act: Aussie artists back live music push
Discounted venue fees to international concert tours is part of a NSW government plan to help state’s struggling live music industry.
Posted inAwards, Emergency management
Volunteers in the spotlight as nominations open for inaugural emergency award
People across NSW are urged to shine a light on the state’s dedicated and brave emergency volunteers, through the inaugural NSW Emergency Volunteer of the Year award.
Posted inArmidale, Tamworth
NRMA launches grassroots safety campaign
New data from the NRMA has revealed that wheel and tyre damage for drivers across the New England continues to be a concern with more than 800 calls for help in the first quarter of 2025.
Posted inHealth, New England Electorate
Joyce to undergo cancer surgery today
While the Nationals are celebrating their good result, the Joyce team has their minds on other matters, with news breaking last night that Barnaby is going into surgery for prostate cancer today.
Posted inCommunity development, Crime, Glen Innes
Glen Innes upgrades CCTV system
Glen Innes will soon commence significant upgrades to local CCTV infrastructure in town to help improve safety and peace of mind in the community.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Grants and funding
Local groups awarded community grant funding
Twenty local groups have received funding in the latest round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Joyce, Chaffey hold against Liberal wipe out
Jamie Chaffey will succeed Mark Coulton in Parkes and Barnaby Joyce has been easily returned in New England in an election night marked by surprises and significant geographic differences across the country.