A new project funded by the NSW government will give women in agriculture the chance to develop their own small business and skills training.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inArmidale, Local politics
Armidale sustainable development policy open for comment
Armidale Regional Council has put forward a policy that financially incentivises the construction of energy efficient and sustainable buildings.
Posted inAwareness Events
Unpaid carers recognised in National Carers Week
More than 850,000 unpaid carers around the state are being recognised this week as the NSW Government, service providers, and the community celebrates National Carers Week.
Posted inNSW Politics
Record NSW Landcare Enabling Program underway
The NSW Government is launching the first phase of the $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program.
Posted inAwareness Events
Digital hub for regional, rural and remote women launched
A dedicated digital resource designed for women living in the state’s regional, rural and remote regions has been launched ahead of International Day of Rural Women on 15 October.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Petition to bring a doctor to Barraba
Kevin Anderson has lodged a petition with 1000 signatures calling on the government to address the doctor shortage in Barraba
Posted inTamworth, What's on
Saturday Sounds returns to Tamworth this weekend
Live music will fill the Tamworth CBD each Saturday of the warmer months with the return of Saturday Sounds.
Posted inIndigenous, NSW Politics
Local leader urges Yes vote in referendum
Liberal MP Aileen MacDonald has urged people to vote “Yes” this Saturday based on the disadvantage of the First Nations community she saw in her role as a community corrections officer.
Posted inFederal Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Joyce: stop hiding road safety data
A national campaign to force state governments to be transparent about their road safety data has been endorsed by Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics
Marshall calls for drought support measures
With seasonal conditions worsening across the region and many parts of country NSW quickly sliding into drought, Adam Marshall has called on the State Government to immediately initiate drought support measures