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Posted inAgriculture, Local News

Tasman and Corinya Station acquisitions spark community concerns

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 28, 2025December 31, 2025

Two newly acquired properties in western NSW have been added to the national park estate without local consultation, prompting criticism from Member for Barwon Roy Butler

Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Tamworth

Tamworth set for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration

blankby Kate BrownDecember 27, 2025December 31, 2025

Tamworth is preparing for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve with a full day of free, family-friendly festivities throughout Bicentennial Park.

Posted inLocal News, School News

NSW unveils landmark anti-bullying reforms

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 27, 2025December 31, 2025

Schools across New South Wales, including those in the New England region, will soon be required to triage and respond to bullying incidents more quickly and consistently, under a landmark framework.

Posted inEducation, Indigenous

NSW Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarships Open for 2025–26

blankby Penelope ShawDecember 27, 2025December 31, 2025

Aboriginal people across New South Wales are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding under the NSW Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarship Program, with applications opening in December.

Posted inAgriculture, Armidale Regional, What's on

Early Blueberry Season Bursts to Life at Blueberries with Altitude

blankby Penelope ShawDecember 26, 2025December 31, 2025

An early start to the blueberry season is delighting locals at Blueberries with Altitude, with ripe, juicy berries ready for picking weeks ahead of schedule following an unusual mix of weather conditions.

Posted inEntertainment, Local News, Travel

NSW TrainLink’s refreshed menu in time for peak summer travel season

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 26, 2025December 31, 2025

New items have been added to the on-board menu of NSW TrainLink’s long distance train services in time for summer’s peak travel season.

Posted inLocal News, Tamworth Regional, Walcha

Woolbrook moves to Walcha

blankby Kristin MurdockDecember 26, 2025December 31, 2025

Some residents of Woolbrook will spend Christmas and beyond as part of a new local government area following a boundary change proclamation by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley on November 14.

Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics

NSW Government issues urgent plea to motorists to drive safely throughout summer holidays: Double demerits in force

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 25, 2025December 31, 2025

The State Government has issued an urgent plea for motorists to drive safely ahead of the busy holiday period, as traffic volumes increase across New South Wales and double demerits come into force.

Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth, Tourism

Golden Guitar Awards hosts announced

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 25, 2025December 31, 2025

Two Golden Guitar award-winning artists will take to the stage in January, playing host for the evening at the nation’s longest-running music awards concert. 

Posted inNational News

Call for peace this Christmas

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAPDecember 25, 2025December 31, 2025

A call for peace and light echoed across continents this Christmas as religious leaders urged unity, compassion and an end to violence during a season marked by both celebration and grief.

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