Residents of Glen Innes Severn Council are being advised that there will be a water service interruption being conducted today. Streets impacted by the closure include Church St between Oliver St and Mackenzie St on both sides of the street and Heron St between Church...
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New England MP Weighs in on Rail Trail Debacle
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has weighed in surrounding news of $8.7 million of funding withdrawn from Glen Innes Severn Council for the New England Rail Trail by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. According to Mr Joyce, no reason was given...
Clothesline Project Held Today in Inverell
Local organisation Pathfinders will be staging their popular Clothesline Project today at the Inverell Town Hall as part of the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The interactive event invites survivors and supporters to design T-shirts with messages...
Warmer Weather Sets Record for the Region
A run of oppressive heat is currently impacting NSW, with some towns in the state expected to see the warmest run of November days in 15 years. Weatherzone meteorologist Ashleigh Madden says a blocking high pressure system centred near New Zealand is directing...
14 yr old Arrested in Armidale
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested following an alleged break and enter in Armidale on Monday morning. Police were called to a home on Donnelly Street, following reports of a break and enter just before 3am and were told a person had allegedly entered a bedroom...
Australia Post Parcel Scams on the Rise
Australia Post is reminding customers to stay vigilant against scams during the upcoming Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas sale periods- with new research revealing 75% of Australians believe scams are becoming more convincing. Customers need to be...
Calls for More Transparency in Local Government
NSW Minister for Local Government, Leader of the House, Ron Hoenig has called for more transparency in local government during the NSW Local Government Conference in Tamworth last week. The New England Times reports that in his opening speech, Minister Hoenig outlined...
New Self-Test Kit Approved by TGA
In an Australian-first and huge step in STI prevention for Australian women, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved Touch Biotechnology’s new sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-test kit for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, providing greater privacy and fast...
New $20 million Funding Available Early Childhood
Applications are now open for early childhood education and care providers to apply for funding under a new $20 million program to create extra places for children in areas with an undersupply. The new Building Early Learning Places Program will support eligible...
