UPDATED: Police have name Queensland man Joel Couchi as responsible for yesterday’s stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction.
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Posted inEmergency management, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire
Support announced for flood affected areas as multiple roads remain closed, more flooding expected tomorrow
Disaster assistance has now been extended to the Gwydir local government area, as minor flood warnings are reissued for the Barwon river.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Barraba
Armidale’s Michael Crowley to be new CEO of MLA
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next Managing Director, starting in the role on 27 May.
Posted inFederal Politics, Parkes Electorate
Mark Coulton to retire from the massive electorate of Parkes
Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced on Monday that he will not be recontesting the electorate of Parkes at the next federal election.
Posted inGeneral News
Telstra finally adds slower, cheaper, Starlink to its offerings
More New Englanders are likely to make the switch to the satellite internet service Starlink as Telstra finally makes its version available.
Posted inAgriculture
Competing bids for ownership of Namoi Cotton
One of the New England’s largest businesses is currently in a bidding war, with Olam Agri outbidding global agribusiness Louis Dreyfus Company in a bid for complete ownership of Australia’s largest cotton ginning company.
Posted inCrime, Local News, NSW Politics
Regional crime inquiry gets green light
National Party politicians have been congratulating each other on the establishment of a new inquiry into community safety and crime in regional NSW this week.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Uralla
Seasons of New England continues successful streak
The ever popular Seasons of New England Expo was blessed with perfect New England autumn weather for another highly successful day.
Posted inAgriculture, Gunnedah Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire
Cover cropping field day reveals how to roller crimp your way to better soil
A field day in Emerald Hill next week will be demonstrating the possibilities of improving soil through the use of cover crops and a new-ish practice called roller crimping.
Posted inArmidale, Housing, What's on
Baby boomers advised to get on the waiting list for retirement home
Locals have been strongly advised to get on the waiting list for retirement homes at an information night in Armidale on upsizing and downsizing your home.