Walcha Farmers’ Market on Saturday
The Walcha Farmer's Market is on this Saturday, February 18, with a packed lineup of entertainment and stalls.
‘Farms of the future’ called out for LGA discrimination
Gwydir Shire farmer Martin Murray has called out the unfairness of only 11 local government areas being included in the recently announced Farms of the Future grant program.
Calls for rural health overhaul as uni debts wiped
A doctor or nurse practitioner who lives and works in rural and remote Australia will have their university fee debt wiped under new legislation, but NSW Farmers says that's no silver bullet, and an overhaul of rural health is needed.
APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete
The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.
Armidale Antique and Collectables Fair this weekend
The Armidale Antiques and Collectables Fair is on this weekend, February 17 to 19, at the Armidale Town Hall.
Report backs need for a CDC
A new Grattan Institute report warns chronic health conditions are the biggest killer in Australia
Is our mobile phone reception getting worse?
There's been a noticeable spike in complaints about mobile phone reception across the New England, but the major telcos deny there's any reason for it.
New sports court for PCYC Gunnedah
People in Gunnedah will have a new court to play on thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW) Gunnedah have been successful in winning the grant after they identified…
First national farmer wellbeing survey
Australia's first National Farmer Wellbeing Survey has been launched by NFF in partnership with Norco.
$150k up for grabs for New England projects
$150,000 in federal funding for projects in the New England is up for grabs in the latest round of Stronger Communities grants.