New vessels launched to protect against water pollution
A new fleet of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessels are making their way to the New England to help clean up our waterway.
Legal matters made easier with new Legal Aid NSW client portal
New Legal Aid NSW portal named a game changer for clients to access information about their case at a one-stop-shop.
Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY) program expanded to Moree, Tamworth
Extra supports for young Aboriginal people are coming to Moree with the expansion of the successful Safe Aboriginal Youth Program.
Be alert this bushfire season
New England residents are encouraged to stay alert to fire risks as the state’s rural Bush Fire Danger Period kicks off.
NSW residents urged to prepare for upcoming storm season
NSW SES is encouraging residents to prepare for the increased risk of storms as the 2024-25 storm season officially begins.
Service NSW “Kangaroo Bus” visiting Aboriginal communities
A number of New England towns will soon have better access to government services and transactions with a dedicated Service NSW Mobile Service Centre.
Recovery support extended for flood-affected communities
Disaster assistance will be extended to the Armidale and Moree Plains Local Government Areas (LGAs), following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from earlier this month.
Uralla Fire Station upgrades officially opened
Major upgrades to Uralla’s Fire and Rescue Station have been unveiled including a new double bay storage shed and separated changerooms for male and female firefighters.
Moree targeted to address crime, support young people and improve community safety
The NSW Government will invest $13.4 million for a targeted response in Moree to address crime, support young people and improve community safety.
Coonabarabran flagged for new bushfire resilience program
A new program to boost the bushfire resilience of critical transport corridors by supporting Aboriginal cultural landscape management has been launched at four sites across regional New South Wales. Coonabarabran roads get the nod for the North West.