Celebrated New England-based author Sophie Masson’s latest historical novel for young readers, Bold Ben Hall, has been shortlisted in the Young People’s History Prize at the 2025 NSW History Awards.
Posted inGunnedah, Roads and Infrastructure
Changed traffic conditions on Chandos Street, Gunnedah
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on Cohens Bridge on Chandos Street at Gunnedah as essential work continues.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Sport
Softball returns to NIAS
Following months of negotiation, softball will be officially included in the suite of program offerings at NIAS for the 2025-2026 season.
Posted inFeature, New England Surrounds, Politics
Springborg calls time on LNP presidency, but not Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi Mayor Lawrence Springborg will continue to serve his local community as he steps down as Liberal National Party president today at the party’s annual convention.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Weather
Residents urged to stay safe as wet weather returns, disaster declaration expanded
Residents are being urged to make safety their priority as prolonged downpours continue to impact the New England, many being hit again while still trying to clean up after the heavy snow storm and flooding earlier this month.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
New chapter for Tamworth law firm, Harris Solicitors, as Lyon Legal steps in
A familiar name in Tamworth’s legal community is entering a new chapter, with Harris Solicitors now officially taken over by Lyon Legal Services.
Posted inFlood, Tamworth
Calala residents prepare to isolate
The NSW SES is advising Calala residents to prepare to isolate as rain continues to soak the region.
Posted inAgriculture
Financial year 2025 delivers historic highs for Australian beef, lamb and mutton production
The latest statistics on livestock slaughtered and red meat production, which, according to Meat & Livestock Australia has confirmed a historic period for the red meat sector.
Posted inSport
New England athletes make NSW Pride Hockey One Squads
Three athletes from the New England region will join the state’s best hockey players for the 2025 Hockey One season, kicking off this October.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News
Filling bags, sharing hope: Anglicare’s new Glen Innes Community Pantry launches
Anglicare has opened its newest Community Pantry in the New England area this week—the third in the region.