Engage Poll: Mixed feelings but keep going on renewables
New England Times Engage Poll found some mixed views on renewable energy around the New England, and not a lot of faith in what politicians are up to.
Grant changes leaves volunteers short changed
The Albanese Government have gutted the annual volunteer grants to 'target' the program towards two priorities.
Long Swamp Road closed after fatal crash
A cyclist has died, and a number of people have been injured following a crash in Armidale this afternoon, causing Long Swamp Road to remain closed until tomorrow. About 3.30pm this afternoon (Saturday 14 December 2024), emergency services were called…
Iconic Gurley Pub gone to fire overnight
The Royal Hotel Gurley has stood for a century, the cornerstone of the small community and a welcome relief to many travellers. Last night it burned to the ground.
Staff Wanted: Business struggles with worker shortages
Access to more workers with relevant skills is stifling business growth across the New England North West region according to new data released this week.
Councillor evicted, GM gone, Mayor targeted
An Extraordinary General Meeting of Moree Plains Shire Council has seen Councillor Kelly James being evicted from the meeting, and ended with the announcement that General Manager Kelvin Tytherleigh will be leaving the role in a matter of weeks.
Engage poll: Renewable Energy
Our first Engage Poll is one we know there are some very strong opinions about - renewable energy and the REZ. There's some extra questions at the end for Uralla residents too.
Electoral commission computer steals 2230 New England votes
Every local government election conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission did not have their votes counted properly, with 30% of the New England votes a computer deemed to be informal able to be saved and counted.
Confirmed: no approval for rail trail, line reactivation a possibility
The NSW Government owns the rail line, and they haven't given anyone else permission to use it. Yet.
Rail Trail Fail: Armidale council leaders accused of deliberately hiding grant loss before election
The New England Rail Trail was a dominant issue in the lead up to, and during the recent local government election. The whole time the truth that the project had lost its funding was being hidden from voters.