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General News
Telstra finally adds slower, cheaper, Starlink to its offerings
More New Englanders are likely to make the switch to the satellite internet service Starlink as Telstra finally makes its version available.
Saving billions of litres of water in our regions
Uralla and Moree Councils have made the list of15 local water utilities offered up to $150,000 in co-funding to launch infrastructure projects targeting water loss and boosting efficiency.
More than half a million dollars in funding available for New England Community Organisations
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation funding round is now open, with more than $500,000 available for local community groups and charities up for grabs.
Kicking goals in Warialda with a new $500,000 clubhouse opened
Warialda’s Nicholson Oval is making a grandstand finish, with a new clubhouse and amenities block as well as new seating officially opened this week.
Walcha Rams enter New England Rugby Union in 2024
Walcha’s Rams will be travelling north to play rugby in 2024, after being unanimously accepted into the New England Rugby Union competition for season starting this year.
New England celebrates Pride at home and at Mardi Gras
Pride in the Park will be held in Armidale’s Curtis Park from 3.00pm on Friday 23rd February; while Tamworth Pride get set to march in Sydney
More housing for the New England and sooner
Gunnedah Shire Council has secured funding in Round 2 of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund, which aims to accelerate the delivery of new homes in the region.
Barnaby blames prescription medication and alcohol mix for ‘footpath incident’
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has told Sunrise he is ‘not looking for sympathy’, but it was a mix of alcohol and prescription medication that resulted in what has been dubbed the ‘footpath incident’.
Narromine to Narrabri Inland Rail Project receives Government Approval
Another step forward for Inland Rail with the Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) project receiving environmental approval from the Australian Government. It is welcomed news after a long delay for local communities.