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.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
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.
Posted inAgriculture
Slopes and Plains farmland nearly tripled in price in 2023
The price for farmland in the North West Slopes and Plains increased 178% – or nearly tripled – just last year according to ABARES.
Posted inPhones and internet
New mobile industry working group to support 3G switchover
The federal government has jumped to action half way through the shutdown of the 3G network after learning that hundreds of thousands of older 4G handsets would not be able to call 000 without the 3G network.
Posted inWhat's on
New England prepares to celebrate Harmony Day on March 21
This week is Harmony Week, a national celebration of our ethnic diversity and inclusion, with many councils, schools and other organisations planning celebrations or encouraging people to wear orange.
Posted inFundraiser, Tamworth
Get marching in March for melanoma
Next Sunday, March 24, will see a crowd of sun-protected locals marching around Bicentennial Park in Tamworth to raise awareness and funds for one of Australia’s deadliest cancers – melanoma.
Posted inPhones and internet, Roads and Infrastructure
Farmers ask for help with 3G switch off underway
NSW Farmers have called for the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies don’t leave thousands of farmers without mobile coverage as the 3G network shutdown progresses.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Uralla
Seasons of New England next weekend brings more than great local products
Over a hundred exhibitors and organisers are making their final preparations for next weekend’s tenth annual Seasons of New England Expo in Uralla.
Posted inAwards
Quirindi Silo Art wins best street art
The Quirindi Silo Art and Light and Sound Show has been labelled the best of the best at the Australian Street Art Awards
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Nominations open for awards for heritage preservation and promotion in Tamworth
Nominations are now open for the biennial Tamworth Heritage Awards which recognise outstanding contributions to heritage preservation and promotion within the region.