The NSW Government has announced they will prioritise spending on regional roads with more than $700 million in new funding to upgrade and maintain regional roads in next Tuesday’s budget.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Farm dams have hydro potential
New research suggests Australia’s agricultural water reservoirs could be an innovative energy storage solution for variable renewables.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale’s Wylie Wright cooks his way to Young Volunteer of the Year
TAS student Wylie Wright has been recognised for his service in cooking meals for people in need, taking out the title of Young Volunteer of the Year in our region.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Baristas whip up coffee and convos for R U OK? Day
Free cuppas sparked conversations on mental health in cafés across the region this morning for R U OK? Day
Posted inArts, Grants and funding
$3000 for artists to broaden their horizons
Local artists who are looking to improve their skills, learn new techniques and broaden their artistic horizons can now apply for a $3000 bursary through NERAM
Posted inGeneral News, Tenterfield
New water treatment plant for Tenterfield opened
Clean and reliable water has been secured for the Tenterfield community, with construction now completed on the new $9.6 million water treatment plant.
Posted inTamworth, What's on
Another new residents event in Tamworth
After a very successful first event, the next New Residents Event in Tamworth is to held on Sunday 15 October at Viaduct Park.
Posted inBundarra, Grants and funding
Bundarra Showground’s new stables opened
Bundarra Showground is proudly sporting a new horse stable complex and amenities block, thanks to $129,076 of State Government support.
Posted inAgriculture, Grants and funding
$3.65M awarded to prepare rural regions for drought
FRRR has awarded $3.65 million in grants to 11 agriculture-dependent regions across Australia, for projects that will better prepare their communities for the impacts of drought and a changing climate.
Posted inGeneral News
Empowering parents to help kid’s mental health at PLC’s Community Forum tonight
An experienced mental health social worker and family therapist will speak at PLC Armidale’s 2023 Community Forum tonight on empowering parents to help kids struggling with mental health issues.