NarraBRIGHT set to light up Maitland St
The NarraBRIGHT festival is on again March 17, bringing the town's main street to life with light, art, and creativity.
Kamilaroi men’s health program launched
A new program designed to strengthen ties to culture and community while focusing on health among Gunnedah’s Aboriginal men was launched this week.
Federal Health Minister willing to fund ‘Single Employer Model’ for GPs in New England
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reiterated that they are willing to fund the 'Single Employer Model' that many hope will address the GP crisis in New England.
Grommets flip at gnarly Inverell Skate League event
Inverell’s skate park came alive over the weekend with tricks, flips and jumps against a backdrop of beats from local DJ Linden McGrady, with the second Inverell Skate League event.
Massive upgrade for Thunderbolts Way
One of the region's notoriously bad but critically important roads, Thunderbolts Way, will soon get an upgrade in one of the largest projects in recent history.
New dam on track to deliver water security for Walcha
Work on the new $11 million Walcha Off Stream Storage facility is on track for completion by the middle of the year.
Blackville Road gets an upgrade
$2.92 million has been allocated towards the rehabilitation and maintenance of Blackville Road, West of Willow Tree on the Liverpool Plains.
Bushfire survivors try to stop expansion of Narrabri mine
A new group called Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action are taking legal action to appeal the decision to allow the Whitehaven Narrabri coal mine to be expanded.
Community united on demand for urgent reform to address GP crisis
A packed meeting in Armidale last night sent a message to both state and federal governments that immediate and urgent health care reform is needed.
$15m for local roads and footpaths in the New England
Almost $15 million of a $500m funding pool for roads and community infrastructure like footpaths has been allocated to councils in the New England and North West.