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.
Tamworth Regional Council moves to new home
Tamworth Regional Council's Customer Service and Development Hub has officially moved to their new location at 474 Peel Street Tamworth today.
Covid testing for Chinese travellers introduced after hesitation
After initial hesitation, the Australian Government will introduce pre-departure testing for COVID-19 for people travelling to Australia from China.
Cheaper prescription costs today for millions, but not those who need it most
The maximum cost of a PBS covered prescription will drop today for most people, but for those with a concession card their medication cost is increasing from $6.80 to $7.30 per script.
Calls for national gun register renewed after Wieambilla Siege
National Cabinet will consider a national gun register and other reforms at their first meeting of 2023 following the Wieambilla Siege tragedy.
Covid 19 spike expected while government mulls reintroducing restrictions
The Australian Government is making no change to travel restrictions yet, as a post holiday spike in Covid-19 cases is widely expected across the country.
Joyce blames renewables for power prices
Federal member for New England Barnaby Joyce has again blamed renewable energy for high power prices and contributing to the high cost of living, despite the intensive investments in renewables throughout the New England area.
Albanese pledges support for Voice, Arts at Woodford Folk Festival
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together in 2023, pledging support for the arts and a referendum on the Voice by December, in a speech outlining his priorities at the Woodford Folk Festival in Moreton Bay.