Grain handlers at Graincorp sites across NSW will vote on whether to take industrial action after negotiations broke down between the union and the company.

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Small Business Month: trusted quality – furnished, designed, hired
Today we have a great local furniture store, old school designers/developers, and specialised HR support.
Small Business Month: special and sweet – honey, crystals, and crafts
Today we have a local beekeeping business, a store of crystals and more, and the best ever craft shop you’ve probably never heard of.
Small Business Month: something new, something trusted, something yum
Today we have a brand new gift shop in Guyra, a trusted rural supplier that’s been part of the new England for 60 years, and a great place for a feed in Moree.
Small Business Month: we got you – warm bed, individualised support, and empowering health
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we have an affordable and comfortable motel, a bee inspired NDIS provider, and an exercise physiologist conveniently located in a gym.
NBN upgrades across Inverell and Moree Plains underway
Locals may experience some disruptions to their internet while NBN upgrade transmission towers in Atholwood and Boggabilla.
Cold Chisel thrills Armidale for start of the Big Five-0 tour
Transport issues have soured the otherwise excellent gig as Cold Chisel formally kicked off its Big Five-0 tour in Armidale last night.
Like clockwork: Move it forward for daylight saving, don’t forget double demerits
Consider this your reminder that this weekend marks the beginning of daylight saving in NSW, and there’s double demerits all weekend.
Small Business Month: Magically clean carpets, vanishing bugs, and website wizards
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we have three great local businesses with magical powers, of sorts,: a carpet cleaner, pest remover, and website developer.
Inverell boy off to Nationals after All Schools Athletics podium
Dustin Uebergang is off to Nationals after a silver medal at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships in Sydney