Scholarships for rural and ag students closing soon
A number of scholarships offered for regional students or for students studying an ag course are closing soon, and local students are encouraged to get their applications in.
Sports facility upgrades on the way across the region
A number of grants have been announced that will see everything from new lights to new toilets installed at sporting facilities across the region.
Uralla Show returns with demolition derby and new home brewing comp
The Uralla Show is set to entertain locals with an eventful program at the Uralla Showground, on Saturday 4th February, with some old favourites and new events this year.
4 mil for New England airports
Over $4 million has been granted to local airports, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is critical of how long it took to release the funding.
Sudden closure of Little Black Duck leaves locals to pick up the pieces
After being open for less than two months, Guyra’s stylish new café, Little Black Duck Food Company, has suddenly closed its doors, reportedly leaving staff, suppliers and local property owners out of pocket.
At least 8 of Armidale’s GPs are leaving… Who’s available now?
With 8 GPs leaving town, the New England Times did a quick survey of where the doctors are and who is taking new patients, but it's not good.
Annual show ready to rev into the Bundarra Showgrounds this weekend
The Annual Bundarra Show, including the Ute Show and Demolition Derby, is back at the Bundarra Showgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, the 28th and 29th of January.
Locals drive project to improve water security for Uralla
Landholders in the Kentucky Creek Dam catchment are taking their own action to prevent soil loss, stop silt from ending up in the dam, and help with water security for Uralla.
Varroa mite free declaration for most of NSW, but concern remains around Narrabri
All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free, but the eradication and surveillance zones near Narrabri remain in place.
Uralla doctor calls for Council to take over clinic
Uralla general practitioner Dr Ricardo Alkhouri, the doctor who threatened to close the clinic recently, has called for Uralla Shire Council to take over his clinic in a rambling Facebook Live that lasted almost four hours.