Both local candidates and the national leaders are readying to face off in debates as the election campaign finds top speed.
Posted inGlen Innes
Financial sustainability is the key focus of country mayors
Country mayors want to engage directly with state decision-makers and have a clear focus on financial sustainability.
Posted inBusiness, Moree
M & G Travel to close after 47 years of business
After nearly 47 years of prominent presence in the business landscape, M & G Travel will close its doors.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Local doctor leads new chapter in rural health
With health a major issue in this year’s election, Armidale-based doctor Dr Rod Martin is stepping into the spotlight as a prominent voice in the debate.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, National News
Big Girls Don’t Cry: Black joy celebrated in debut play
Inspired by the playwright’s grandmother and aunties, Big Girls Don’t Cry explores the power of joy amidst the political movements and racism of the 1960s.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Good News
Local artist off to Canada after winning prestigious bursary
Armidale artist Phoebe Hillard will use bursary funds to travel to Canada to enhance and develop her art practice after being awarded the 2025 Helen Dangar Memorial Art Bursary.
Posted inGeneral News
Time to change the clocks again: Daylight Saving ends tomorrow
Love it or hate it- daylight saving will come to an end on Sunday. Luckily, most of our mobile devices will sort the change out for us but if you’ve got analog clocks, you’ll need to remember them back by one hour to 2am
Posted inTamworth
What to do with Ray Walsh House?
Tamworth Regional Council has announced it is seeking expressions of interest to find out what should be done with Ray Walsh House.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: What cost of living crisis?
In our Engage Poll on Cost of Living the majority of local respondents believed there was a crisis… somewhere else happening to other people.
Posted inTamworth
Tamworth’s Taste festival kicks off
Tamworth’s Taste festival kicked off today, with over 25 events being held from the 4th to the 13th of April.