New assistance for IVF patients
Women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate in an Australian first.
Guyra Men’s Shed switches to solar
The Guyra Men's Shed will be installing a new rooftop solar power system thanks to a State Government grant.
Regional job grants helping grow local business – next round open
The Regional Job Creation Fund has so far helped create over 500 jobs in the New England North West, and is set to create more with the next round of grant applications open now.
Our Roads: A New England Times Investigation
In this three part series, the New England Times is having a deeper look at the state of our region's roads: the repairs needed, whether our councils have the workforce and equipment they need, and whether the hundreds of millions…
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.
Support for rail north of Armidale on display
Anaiwan elders, council members, business leaders and plenty of community members gathered at the Armidale train station today in support of returning rail services from Armidale through to Tenterfield. Rail supporters from Armidale, Guyra, Glen Innes and Tenterfield were on…
Extended Sunday pub trading hours for Parkes, Tamworth, Coonamble festivals
Pubs can stay open longer tonight in Parkes, and on Sundays during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, thanks to festival extensions granted by the NSW Government.
New walking bridge for Black Gully creek
The Armidale Tree Group has been awarded a NSW Government grant to install a timber truss footbridge to span Black Gully Creek.
$500m for flood affected roads; over $20m for the region
The NSW Government announced an extra $500 million in funding for repairs to flood affected roads, at least $20.85m of which will go to councils in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
More flood support for NSW communities
The Commonwealth and NSW Governments are offering more help to residents displaced by the recent flooding find more secure accommodation with a package of grants and assistance in 17 Local Government areas.