Youth Week partnerships to help young people ‘Dream. Dare. Do.’
Young people across Moree Plains Shire will lead Youth Week activities focused on building skills, confidence and connection.
NDIS overhaul to kick 160,000 people off, hit regions hardest
Up to 160,000 people could lose NDIS support under sweeping reforms — with regional communities expected to feel the impact most.
McLean Care home support to be taken over by Australian Unity
The first part of transitioning McLean Care services to new companies is complete, with Australian Unity being appointed to take over CHSP services.
Grant writing workshop for Inverell residents and local organisations
Inverell residents can sharpen their grant writing skills at a hands-on workshop aimed at boosting local funding success.
New England in focus as bushfire taskforce ramps up hazard reduction
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.
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Moree on a Plate returns to showcase region’s rich food culture
The rich black soil plains of Moree will once again take centre stage next month, with the return of the much-loved Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 9.
Drunk driver charged for crash near Tamworth
A woman has been charged after allegedly driving with a high-range blood alcohol level almost five times the legal limit before a crash that left a man seriously injured near Tamworth.
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Calling all book lovers: Armidale Rotary Book Fair returns with thousands of bargains
Armidale’s annual Rotary Book Fair returns in May, offering thousands of discounted books and raising funds for local charities and community groups.
Inverell man charged after alleged firearm threats
An Inverell man has been charged after allegedly threatening two residents with a firearm and later being arrested by police.
Challenge swimming carnival returns to Gunnedah
More than 250 people will head to Gunnedah for a full day of racing, novelty events and community at the annual swim carnival for people with disabilities.
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30 cents more on weekly shop to deliver $1m more for local farmers
Households will pay about 30 cents more a week for milk after Norco moved to increase what it pays local dairy farmers, delivering an estimated $1 million a month back into local communities.
Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral
State officials will be briefed on the federal government's plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Armidale forum to tackle end-of-life solar challenge
What happens to solar panels and other renewable infrastructure when they reach the end of their lifespan? A forum on May 4 will look at how we can recycle them locally.
Clubs dominate as record crowds flock to TAS Rugby Carnival
Record numbers turned out for the TAS Rugby Carnival in Armidale, with clubs dominating across the divisions.
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Mystery deepens over promised gun buyback as states refuse to sign on
The national gun buyback promised after the Bondi Beach massacre is yet to get off the ground, with states refusing to sign on and no clear path forward.
New England venues bring Sydney Writers’ Festival to the region
Readers across the New England will again have front-row access to one of the country’s biggest literary events, as the 2026 Sydney Writers’ Festival comes to town.
Another high visibility operation in Tamworth
Police have charged eight people following a three-day high-visibility operation targeting crime around Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Thread Shed Armidale to open, building skills and community connections
A new community initiative aimed at tackling textile waste and strengthening local connections will officially open in Armidale this week.
Quirindi gears up for community Heritage Festival
Quirindi will come alive with tractors, trains and community spirit when the annual Heritage Festival returns to the Rural Heritage Village on May 2–3.
Glen Innes Severn Council welcomes illicit tobacco crackdown
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis has welcomed a recent multi-agency operation targeting illegal products in the local community, following raids on stores in Armidale and Glen Innes.
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On-again, off-again Hormuz blockade leaves locals jittery and fuel prices volatile
Fuel prices are dropping, but it will take at least a week for global oil price drops to flow through to the bowser... if the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
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'Worth his weight in gold': Boy from Bendemeer keeps shining in IPL
Josh Hazlewood has been hailed for yet another matchwinning display, as he helped bowl champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru back to the top of the IPL.
Aged-care residents shine at Armidale Show art exhibition
RFBI Armidale residents have taken out multiple awards at this year’s Armidale Show. Check it out here.
New England communities to gather for ANZAC Day commemorations
Communities across the New England and North West will come together on Saturday, April 25 to mark ANZAC Day, with dawn services, marches and commemorations planned across all 12 local government areas.