More details continue to emerge following the tragic accident at Walcha, with the brother of the driver of the vehicle involved posting to social media that his brother blacked out before driving through the fence and into spectators at Walcha showground.
RK Crosby
Posted inGood News, Housing, North Coast Surrounds
Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory confidence
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: confidence.
Posted inEnergy, New England, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
All headline, no policy: Nationals Net Zero alternative raises questions
Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, North Coast Surrounds
Walcha Coffee takes out top honours at State Business Awards
Walcha Coffee has been crowned the 2025 Business of the Year at the Business NSW State Business Awards, adding to its win for Outstanding Micro Business in a night of major recognition for business excellence in the New England North West region.
Posted inGeneral News
Welcome to North Coast Times
The site is still under construction, but we’re really excited about bringing you real local news, paywall free, very soon.
Posted inAwareness Events, News, What's on
Vital role of bees still threatened by Varroa Mite
As we approach World Bee Day on the 20th of May, beekeepers are reminding us of how vital these pollinators are.
Posted inLocal News, News, What's on
‘Tough Guy’ takeover encourages Armidale men to get back to books
A unique ‘men’s only book club’ which holds its meetings at the pub, has formed in Armidale to encourage men to get back into reading.
Posted inGeneral News
Rural health reform to be overseen by Select Committee
Local MP Janelle Saffin is one of the members of a new NSW Select Committee on Rural and Regional Health.
Posted inLocal News, News
Lucky escape at Armidale Airport
Two men were lucky to escape serious injury or worse following their light plane crash at Armidale Regional Airport today.
Posted inBusiness, News, Women
Women of New England Business, Part 3
In part 3 of our series on women in business in New England, meet a potter, a wedding social media creator, a food educator, and a photographer.