The hearing of former University of New England Vice Chancellor Professor Brigid Heywood’s assault charge has been interrupted by her legal team asking for a new judge.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale
REX, Link flights no longer security screened at Armidale airport
Following a change to funding for airport security, passengers on Rex and Link flights out of Armidale will no longer need to go through security screening.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Three month blood drive gets Tamworth competitive
An annual blood drive linked to local government has spurred on the competitive spirit in Tamworth
Posted inParenting and kids
Winter school holiday fun across the New England
The winter holidays can be the most challenging in the cold country of New England, but there’s plenty going on to keep the kids occupied and out of the house.
Posted inArts, Moree
BAMM Art Fair group exhibition application deadline extended
The Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM) is getting ready for the 2023 Art Fair next month, naming their successful Micro Exhibition artists and extending the deadline for group exhibitions.
Posted inHealth, What's on
Local health leaders recognised at PHN awards
An Inverell Nurse, Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, and Moree health leader Donna Taylor (pictured), and are among the recipients of the 2023 PHN Awards.
Posted inEnergy, NSW Politics
Inquiry on putting transmission lines underground a win for Marshall, farmers, common sense
A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
Posted inNSW Politics
Marshall launches petition to save regional seniors travel card
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has launched a petition to save the NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card from being axed in the September Budget.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Liverpool Plains Shire, Local politics, Tenterfield Shire, Walcha
Councils chuffed with rate hike approval
Armidale, Walcha and Liverpool Plains councils have all had their rates increases approved, while Tenterfield Shire Council’s application was partially approved.
Posted inEnergy, What's on
EnergyCo information sessions on REZ transmission line start next week
Community consultation on the proposed transmission line that will deliver New England’s abundant renewable power to the rest of the state is now underway.