Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
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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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Tenterfield shines at Autumn Festival
Tenterfield is on the map after another hugely successful Autumn Festival over the Easter long weekend.
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.
Labor wins majority government, no changes in New England
The NSW Labor Party has won a decisive victory in the state election, while all four incumbent members in New England have retained their seats.
