Work begins on Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication
Work has begun on the duplication of Goonoo Goonoo Road between Jack Smyth Drive and Calala Lane in Tamworth.
Boil water alert issued for Coutts Crossing
Recent rainfall events in the drinking water catchment area have caused problems with water treatment making drinking water in the Coutts Crossing water supply system unsafe and a boil water alert has been issued.
$500k grants for food producer innovation
Australian producers and manufacturers can now apply for financial support to help them develop new market-leading products and sustainable processes and technologies.
Crime Prevention conference coming to Gunnedah
More than 100 crime professionals are expected to come to Gunnedah later this year for the inaugural Crime Prevention and Community Safety Conference. The two-day conference, to be hosted by Gunnedah Shire Council on 22-23 November, is aimed at local government…
Easier access for caravans as Mount Kaputar upgrade completed
Bark Hut picnic area and campground in Mount Kaputar National Park has had a facelift, with a $650,000 upgrade making it easier to access for camper trailers and caravans now complete.
New medical training project offers hope to New England
A new innovation in GP training may offer hope to the New England by allowing GP registrars, or trainee doctors, to work in short-staffed communities and be supervised remotely.
Free RATs for vulnerable communities continued
The NSW Government has extended a program to make rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 free for those with a concession card until April 30.
At least 8 of Armidale’s GPs are leaving… Who’s available now?
With 8 GPs leaving town, the New England Times did a quick survey of where the doctors are and who is taking new patients, but it's not good.
Varroa mite free declaration for most of NSW, but concern remains around Narrabri
All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free, but the eradication and surveillance zones near Narrabri remain in place.
Family fun planned for Australia Day in Gunnedah
Preparations are in full swing Australia Day family fun in Gunnedah Shire, with former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson announced as the local Australia Day Ambassador.