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Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, Money, News

More local university study hubs on the way

by News DeskSeptember 17, 2025

Applications are open for community-owned organisations across the New England to apply for funding to establish and operate a Regional University Study Hub.

Posted inLocal News, News, Roads and Infrastructure

New England Highway damage to be fixed but long term solution needed

by RK CrosbyMay 31, 2025

The New England Highway has been prioritised for repairs on both sides of the border, with the federal government committed to funding disaster repairs, but the long term solution for the declared national highway that can’t handle national highway level traffic remains elusive.

Posted inLocal News, News, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield, Tenterfield Shire

New Federal funding for New England towns

by RK CrosbyJanuary 15, 2025

Tamworth, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, and Inverell to receive cash for major infrastructure projects thanks to Federal Funding.

Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, News, Politics

Bad news for New England as parties set for another election focused on climate

by RK CrosbyJune 4, 2024September 30, 2025

We could be in for another election fought on climate and how the country reaches net-zero as parties hint at policies and strategies a year out from polling day.

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, News, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure

4 mil for New England airports

by RK CrosbyJanuary 24, 2023

Over $4 million has been granted to local airports, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is critical of how long it took to release the funding.

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