Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Tingha
The Chinese Lantern Festival to celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year will light up Tingha on Saturday 4th March for the first time in four years.
Extraordinary Armidale Regional Council meeting on rates increase plans tomorrow
Armidale Regional Council is holding an extraordinary meeting tomorrow afternoon, Monday January 30, on the adoption of the amended delivery plan and resourcing strategy linked to the proposed 50% rates increase.
Glen Innes student to thank for free period products in schools
Free pads and tampons are now available in every public school in New South Wales with thanks in part to the advocacy of Glen Innes student Phoebe Vimpamy.
Minerama fossicking, gem and jewellery show returns to Glen Innes
NSW’s largest annual fossicking and gemstone show, Minerama, will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of March.
Postgrad teaching back to 1 year degree in NSW
Aspiring teachers in NSW will once again be able to enter the classroom after completing a one-year postgraduate course after a change in NSW Government policy, but there is no guarantee the change will increase teacher numbers.
Easier access for caravans as Mount Kaputar upgrade completed
Bark Hut picnic area and campground in Mount Kaputar National Park has had a facelift, with a $650,000 upgrade making it easier to access for camper trailers and caravans now complete.
New cotton gin proposed for Liverpool Plains
A proposal to develop a new cotton gin at the corner of Wandobah Road and Coonabarabran Road at Yannergee, south of Gunnedah, has been put forward by the people who own Carrol Cotton.
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Congratulations to New England’s Australia Day Award recipients
A number of New England residents have been recognised for their achievements and contribution in the Australia Day awards.
Dipper to star at Glen Innes Show
The annual Glen Innes Show arrives at the Glen Innes Showground on Friday 10th February to Sunday 12th February, with a something for all ages.