The New England region emerged victorious at the state awards with Armidale’s Big Chill Festival winning the Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration Award.
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Glamping with the stars: work begins on $4M luxe tent precinct at Lake Keepit
Lake Keepit will soon be a must-see tourist destination, with work officially underway on the $4 million glamping precinct.
Fire trail upgrades at Hanging Rock
The community of Hanging Rock will be better protected from bushfires with a $1.15 million fire trail project around the village.
More life-saving equipment for the New England
Grassroots sports across the New England will receive funding for new life-saving defibrillators at local facilities. See who made the list.
New lighting for Bellevue Oval in support of women’s sport
The NSW Government are levelling the playing field for women’s sport, and Armidale’s Bellevue Oval is getting a piece of the pie.
NSW Government to begin public consultations on Compulsory Land Acquisitions review
The NSW Government has begun public consultation on their review into improving compulsory land acquisition processes. Armidale has been chosen to host an in-person public consultation session.
More Aboriginal land claims being approved
The NSW Government says it is working to approve more Aboriginal land claims including in the New England.