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Posted inLocal politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure

New road categorisation system a win for councils

blankby Kath Jacobs4 days agoDecember 15, 2025

Local councils across the New England can look forward to a smoother ride ahead, with the NSW Government unveiling a new, modern road recategorisation system

Posted inEnvironment, New England Surrounds

Koala “misinformation” cry as population counts soar

blankby AAP4 days agoDecember 15, 2025

Fresh data reveals Australia’s koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.

Posted inGood News, Indigenous, New England Surrounds, Parenting and kids

One mum’s baby bundles become life-changing charity

blankby AAP4 days agoDecember 15, 2025

A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.

Posted inAnimals, Local News

Give a rescue pet a home this Christmas

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoDecember 15, 2025

With Christmas fast approaching, families across New South Wales are being encouraged to consider adopting a pet from a council pound or animal shelter, giving rescue dogs and cats the chance at a loving “furever” home.

Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics

“Keeping the doors open”: NSW councils to push for more federal funding

blankby Cameron Magusic5 days agoDecember 15, 2025

It is a subject that many New England Mayors have campaigned hard for: restoration of the FAGs.

Posted inArmidale Regional, Energy, Local News, News

$209 million Armidale battery to help power peak demand

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoDecember 13, 2025

A large-scale battery near Armidale with the capacity to supply 60,000 homes during peak times has been given the green light for construction.

Posted inLocal News, Narrabri, Narrabri Shire

Funding secured for major solar upgrades at key community facilities

blankby New England Times News Desk6 days agoDecember 14, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council has welcomed $157,151.00 in funding to deliver new rooftop solar systems at two of the Shire’s highest energy-use facilities.

Posted inLocal News

2025 Bad Santa Delivery Survey: New England residents not immune to dodgy Christmas gifting

blankby Kate Brown6 days agoDecember 14, 2025

Australia’s festive season is a minefield of unwanted gifts and last-minute panic buys, with the latest research revealing New England locals are just as likely to give – or receive – a dud Christmas present.

Posted inArmidale, Good News, Tamworth

UNE Giving Tree returns to support local families across Armidale and Tamworth

blankby Kate BrownDecember 12, 2025December 14, 2025

The University of New England’s Giving Tree returns this December, expanding its reach to support local charities in Armidale and Tamworth.

Posted inHealth, Local News, News

Hunter Health Precinct reaches major milestone, promising boost for New England residents

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 12, 2025December 14, 2025

Residents in New England are set to benefit from faster, closer access to world-class care, as the $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct reaches a major construction milestone.

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