Narrabri Shire named as finalists for Local Government Excellence Awards
Narrabri Shire Council has been named as finalists in not one, but five categories at this year’s NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Police urge stay safe this Easter Long Weekend
Double demerits are now in play as we head into the Easter long weekend. Police are urging drivers to take extra care.
Country music icon urges safe driving before Easter to curb road toll
Hight profile First Nation Australians unite against rising road toll joining the ‘Safer driving starts with you’ road safety campaign.
Local News
Joyce pledges millions for local councils and recommits to decentralisation
Barnaby Joyce has pledged $27.2 million in partnership funding to local councils across New England and again committed to decentralising the public service to the regions.
Music, mateship and mental health on the menu as Adam Harvey headlines Muster Up Delungra
Adam Harvey will headline Muster Up Delungra in May inviting families from Delungra and surrounding districts to enjoy an evening of music, food, and community connection.
AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative launches across the region
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network has launched the AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative, a groundbreaking initiative, designed to integrate and test AI-powered scribing in general practice,
Joyce announces $10m in funding commitments with more to come
Barnaby Joyce has this week announced two multi-million-dollar funding commitments aimed at improving infrastructure and liveability in the region, with a third expected later today.
Spoils shared at 20th TAS Rugby Carnival
Strathfield’s St Patrick’s College have taken out the the 20th TAS Rugby Carnival held at The Armidale School on the weekend.
What's On
Just two weeks to go to Celtic Festival
From 1–4 May 2025, Glen Innes will once again host the Australian Celtic Festival, and in 2025, the spotlight turns to Brittany, Cornwall and Wales.
Events
Sapphire City MarketsEnds: April 20, 2025
Minecraft Sword Making WorkshopsEnds: April 22, 2025- Minecraft Sword Making WorkshopsEnds: April 22, 2025
- Minecraft Sword Making WorkshopsEnds: April 23, 2025
- Minecraft Sword Making WorkshopsEnds: April 23, 2025
Politics
Half the field show up to Parkes Election Forum
5 out of the 10 House of Representatives candidates for Parkes attended an election forum in Dubbo on Sunday night.
Barnaby legacy vs Dutton ideology: Regional public servants under threat
Coalition policy of cutting public servants is sharply at odds with Barnaby Joyce’s legacy on fighting for public service jobs, with no sign regional public servants will be spared from the proposed cuts.
Local young ag leaders take their place in Rural Achiever Awards
The future of agriculture is strong in the New England, with two of the eight finalists in the 2025 NSW Royal Agricultural Society Rural Achiever Awards representing our region.
Biosecurity trumps beef tariffs
The Australian beef industry has joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Coalition in defending strict biosecurity protocols that prevent the import of fresh US beef into Australia. Read more here.
BUSINESS
Logistics in action as REZ upgrade takes shape
Uralla residents will enjoy a rare spectacle and insight to the scale of the clean energy transition when a 171-tonne energy transformer is trucked through the town this Sunday, April 13.
SPORT
Paragliding State of Origin returns to Manilla over Easter
A battle of the states is set to take place in the skies above Manilla, NSW over the Easter weekend with the Paragliding State of Origin event returning for its 26th year.
LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
New look, same trusted expertise: New England Hydraulics and Diesel
They’ve built a reputation for delivering high quality service and creative solutions, and now have new look as they commit to a strong future delivering for New England.
Flowers, cupcakes and gifts for every occasion at Rhubarb and Rosie
It’s that time of year again when finding that perfect gift is at the front of everyone’s mind. Have you heard of Glen Innes’ Rhubarb and Rosie?
Five ways to get started in buying your first home
As we enter peak buying season, first home buyers still have access to a range of grants and schemes designed to make the dream of owning a home more achievable.
Good News
Armidale student wins the NSW Lions Youth of the Year
The Armidale School’s Millie Coupland was named the overall NSW Lions Youth of the Year at the competition State Final of in Tamworth.
Local photographer included in Galah Regional Photography Prize
Armidale artist and photographer Mike Terry has been shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize, Australia’s richest photography competition for regional artists.
