“Our hospitals now are in a state of crisis.” says a local emergency doctor during the strike gripping the state this week.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Bull riders battle for glory in Armidale showdown
The dirt’s about to fly as the toughest sport on the planet rides into Armidale this weekend for the PBR Monster Energy Armidale Invitational.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, Parkes Electorate, Regional Development
Nationals offer regions a ‘fair go’ with $20b fund plan
An incoming coalition government would use commodity windfalls to set up a regional investment fund to address crises in health, infrastructure and childcare.
Posted inNarrabri
Australian Government reappoints RDANI Chairman
Narrabri’s Russell Stewart has been appointed as Chairman of the Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDANI) Committee.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Glen Innes, New England Electorate, Rugby League, Sport
Joyce turns the lights on for Glen Innes footy
Barnaby Joyce visited Mead Park Oval in Glen Innes to announce a Coalition Commitment to install new lighting for the Magpies to train and play after dark.
Posted inCrime, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: Crime not in ‘crisis’, not just youth, not a vote winner
This week’s Engage Poll on crime was very enlightening to the complexity and diversity of people’s perceptions on crime, and their understanding of the political manipulation of the crime issue.
Posted inFundraiser, Local News
Be the hope the New England needs this Red Shield Appeal
The Salvo’s in the New England is calling on the community to sign up for this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising funds to support people who are struggling most.
Posted inInverell, Local politics
Inverell elected councillor following countback election
Mr Kelvin Brown has been elected as the new councillor for Inverell Shire Council following the successful conclusion of the countback election.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
Uber Eats arrives in Inverell – delivering a boost for local restaurants
Uber Eats is now live in Inverell, serving up greater convenience, more choice, and fresh earning opportunities to locals and visitors alike.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy
Thirsty nuclear plants ‘could suck water from farmers’
Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.