Garnet Patterson: Driving his dreams
From a young boy rolling around his parent’s mechanic shop in Werris Creek to racing against Australia’s finest, Garnet Patterson is living his dreams.
Global demand for locally made ‘Koala Tartan’
The Koala Tartan designed in Spring Ridge has woven its way into history with demand from around the world.
Lighting up Wallabadah and Quirindi
Wallabadah and Quirindi will soon be getting a number of lighting and accessibility upgrades worth more than a million dollars.
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Explainer: Your rates increase and the role of IPART
A number of councils in our area are applying to IPART for an SRV that will increase your rates... but what is IPART, what do they do, and how can you have your say?
New cotton gin proposed for Liverpool Plains
A proposal to develop a new cotton gin at the corner of Wandobah Road and Coonabarabran Road at Yannergee, south of Gunnedah, has been put forward by the people who own Carrol Cotton.
Flood repair funding fast tracked
The NSW Government has fast tracked funding to local councils affected by flooding and wet weather, putting the cash into bank accounts sooner so the repairs can be done as soon as possible.
Quirindi Hospital supports visiting staff with new sustainable accomodation
Quirindi Hospital is now home to two new sustainable accommodation units, supporting visiting frontline health staff, as part of a $35 million Regional Housing Package.
Grand opening for Quirindi Silo Art to be a family fun street party
The official grand opening for the Quirindi Silo Art Project has been set for Friday the 27th of January with a family friendly street party and the revealing of a new light show.