The Minns Government has announced a series of ambitious academic, HSC attainment and school attendance targets for public schools across New South Wales
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders
EXPLAINER: When will the federal election be held?
The date of the next Australian federal election is still unconfirmed, but it has to be held by May 17, and political circles are pointing to April 12 as the most likely date.
Posted inDisability, Expos, conferences and meetings
New community network for people with spinal cord injuries and neurological disabilities
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) has been establishing local Community Networks to help individuals, their families, friends, and carers connect and share their experiences.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Social issues and services
Strong leadership delivers smart choice to move Moree’s 50m pool
Moree Plains Shire Council has decided to give up on the current site of the 50m pool, and move ahead with a feasibility study of construction a new pool at Taylor Oval.
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services
New England snubbed in DV program expansion
Just days after a New England Times investigation detailed the lack of DV offender programs in the region, the NSW Government has an announced a significant expansion… to anywhere but here.
Posted inInverell, Lifestyle, Women
Inverell Social Women: creating friendships and community connections
In a world where making friends as an adult can be surprisingly difficult, one woman has created something special in Inverell.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Laura Hughes stands for ALP again in New England
Tamworth local Laura Hughes has been announced as the ALP candidate for the seat of New England in the upcoming federal election. But the electorate is very different this time around…
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Weather
Freak hail storm hits Armidale
Armidale is no stranger to significant hail storms, but last night’s severe storm that delivered an intense dump of large hail caught some by surprise.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Life begins to return to the East Mall in Armidale
It has been close to dormant for some time, but the East End Mall is starting to spring back to life with new businesses bringing back the foot traffic.
Posted inHealth, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: Waste and wait laid bare in health
Unsurprisingly, New England Times Engage Poll found very consistent dissatisfaction with health services in the region.