The NSW Government has announced and additional $46 million for new road safety projects with Armidale, Moree and major New England and North Coast links set to benefit.
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Sluggish APVMA risks long term ag “productivity drought”
The sluggish performance of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) in Armidale is being blamed for creating a looming productivity drought for the nation’s farmers, with farming organisations […]
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Veteran community grants now open
Community groups, RSL sub-branches and councils across NSW can now apply for up to $3,000 through the 2025 Veteran Community Grants Program to support projects that honour and assist veterans and their families.
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Spirit of the Liverpool Plains returns to Blackville
The much-loved Blackville Arts and Market Day will return on Sunday, 19 October. Blackville, one of the smallest communities in the New England, located around 40km west of Quirindi, with […]
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Costs, staff shortages holding back local business
Business confidence across the New England and North West has lifted slightly, but local operators warn rising costs, skill shortages and red tape are choking productivity and holding back growth. […]
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Widders in the commentary box for Koori Knockout in Tamworth
Former NRL and Narwan Eels player Dean Widders will play a central role in the broadcast of this year’s Koori Knockout from Tamworth, with NITV confirming the Armidale hero and […]
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Scholarship fund offers “practical support” for new ventures
Young people ready to embark on the next stage of their educational journey can get a helping hand through the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. Applications for the 2026 round are now […]
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Preseason preparedness: together, we can keep our communities safe
As the new fire season approaches, the NSW Rural Fire Service is highlighting the importance of preseason preparedness – with the recent Super AGM at Croppa Creek standing as a […]
Posted inCommunity development, Environment
Recycling trial expands to combat battery fires
Thirteen new community recycling centres have joined the NSW EPA’s embedded batteries trial, helping households safely dispose of items like vapes and e-scooters while reducing the growing risk of battery fires across the state.
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Broken down and locked out: Machinery costs fuel right to repair debate
For former Inverell spray contractor Martin Murray, a broken $50 part could mean being sidelined for a week and losing $10,000 in the process. What frustrated him most was the […]