Barnaby Joyce says that Tenterfield have been ‘snubbed’ by the Federal Government as they are not getting the same disaster support as those on the Queensland side of the border affected by the same fires.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inGrants and funding, Roads and Infrastructure
New England infrastructure projects cut following federal government audit
The Independent Strategic Review of Infrastructure has cut funding for key infrastructure projects across the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows, What's on
Final preparations underway for inaugural New England Garden Festival this weekend
The final pruning and polishing is being done in preparation for this weekend’s inaugural New England Garden Festival being held at the Armidale Racecourse.
Posted inLocal politics, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Shire Council puts push for second rate rise on hold following fires
Tenterfield Shire Council has decided to pause plans to seek an additional rate rise following a change in General Manager and the recent bushfires.
Posted inGeneral News
Innovative partnership providing Ezidi refugee jobs pathway
Members of Armidale’s Ezidi refugee community are being trained in in-demand civil construction skills as part of a unique Pathways to Employment Program.
Posted inArmidale
Ancient ‘Freedom of Entry’ event celebrates Lancers long connection with Armidale
Armidale CBD was treated with a rare display on Saturday with 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers celebrating the ‘Freedom of Entry’, a very old traditional military event to celebrate the connection between a unit and the community.
Posted inGeneral News
Small Business Month: livestock and clothing, disability support, great takeaway food
Today we have a stock and station agent that has expanded into clothing, a NDIS services provider, and a takeaway store celebrating 20 years in business.
Posted inGeneral News
Small Business Month: custom illustrations, a great general store, and a historic home AirBNB
Today we have some of the smallest unique businesses in the New England: a custom illustrator, a trusted general store, and a historical home AirBNB.
Posted inGeneral News
Small Business Month: architects and designers, virtual assistant, and custom canvas tents
Today we have a firm of architects and designers, a virtual assistant, and a maker of bespoke canvas tents and other products.
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous
Referendum fails: New England votes No
The path forward for reconciliation is anything but clear after yesterday’s referendum failed, with 75% of New Englanders voting no.