A 19 year old man died tragically last weekend, and his friends and family are raising funds to give him a proper send off.

RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
New England Times Poll: Bank branch closures concerning to most
The first New England Times Poll has found that more than half of the people surveyed were concerned about bank branch closures, and 45% preferred to sort out problems in the branch.
Confusion and controversy swirl around UNE Tamworth Campus
Following claims of delays and threats to end the UNE Tamworth Campus project at the Tamworth State of the City event, multiple moves have been made to assert the project is still on track, while controversy and fears about the project linger.
NRMA to close 30 branches, but won’t publish list
NRMA is closing 30 branches in NSW, including Moree and Glen Innes, but won’t publish the list and is only telling a small number of their customers.
Armidale Show on today and tomorrow
The Armidale Show is on today and tomorrow (March 3 and 4), with pre-purchase tickets available online and tap-n-go on all the gates
Tamworth ‘meet the candidates’ debate polite until Anderson takes cheap shot at unemployed
Last night’s election debate hosted by the Tamworth Business Chamber was dominated by predictable lines and polite audience applause, with no clear winner.
Liverpool Plains festival unites against Santos tomorrow
A community festival being held at the Spring Ridge Country Club tomorrow aims to bring the community together in opposition to Santos’ gas plans.
New Supply Chain Commissioner proposed to drive down costs
NSW Farmers, Coles, and Roads Freight NSW are among a chorus of organisations welcoming a Coalition announcement that if re-elected they will appoint a ‘Supply Chain Commissioner’.
Coulton confused about mobile black spot funding
Nationals’ Mark Coulton has claimed that Labor skewed mobile phone black spot funding to their electorates, but it appears the Member for Parkes may have got his programs mixed up.
Fiori Musicali presents St John Passion
Fiori Musicali is preparing to present their performance of St John Passion in Armidale and Guyra during March after having to cancel the originally planned performance in 2020.