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Regional News
THE Federal Government and NSW Government are partnering to connect disadvantaged young people with education, training and employment in New South Wales, each investing in the Get Back in the Game Program to help organisations deliver specialist support to young people aged 15 to 21. The program is available across the New England and north-west [...]
Regional News
INVERELL Sporting Complex was one of 37 organisations across New South Wales to receive funding for upgrades to community facilities under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program. Inverell Shire Council received $73,349 to upgrade field lighting at the local sports complex on Eucalypt Drive. The complex houses hockey and touch fields, football and soccer fields, [...]
Consumer Report
THE final report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s supermarkets inquiry has made 20 recommendations after finding that ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are some of the most profitable supermarket businesses among global peers and their average product margins have increased over the past five financial years. The recommendations, which include clearer pricing practices, greater [...]
Border News
WaterNSW on Friday issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Barwon River at Mungindi. The alert also extend extends immediately upstream and downstream of the township, however water users further along the river should apply a high level of caution as the algae will likely move downstream [...]
Northern Tablelands
The Local Small Commitments Allocation program will provide up to $400,000 in funding across the Northern Tablelands. The LSCA program provides benefits to local communities through a range of events, services and programs, playground and park upgrades, and more. This week we revealed Delungra’s Anzac Park will receive $88,000 to construct a skate park and [...]
It’s a BoM
PHOTOGRAPHERS are asked to submit their best weather photos to the Bureau of Meteorology’s 2026 Australian Weather Calendar competition for the chance to be featured in next year’s edition. The 2025 edition of the calendar featured an atmospheric foggy sunrise over Mornington, Western Australia, a glowing aurora australis from Squeaking Point, Tasmania and a stunning [...]
Regional News
THE Nationals candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, and Nationals deputy leader, Senator Perin Davey, have announced a future Coalition Government will provide funding to upgrade facilities at the Nyngan Showground and the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre. Mr Chaffey said if he’s elected, and The Nationals help form government at the forthcoming election, $90,000 will [...]
Regional News
A new program will give councils in regional New South Wales the chance to share in $1 million for projects to upgrade roads at public level crossings. Applications opened this week for the NSW Government’s Level Crossing Improvement Program – Regional Council Minor Works. The grants will be for works that make road approaches to [...]
Operation Soteria
A high-level youth strategy that includes 60 new dedicated police officers and rapid response units was announced today to tackle juvenile crime across New South Wales. The new unit of up to 60 dedicated police will target regional hotspots including Moree, Tamworth, Dubbo, Orange, Tweed Heads, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Taree, and Newcastle over the next [...]
Regional Jobs
AROUND 100 people gathered at the Town Hall in Armidale on Tuesday to explore the growing number of employment and business opportunities in New England’s renewable energy sector. The inaugural New England Renewable Energy Careers Expo is designed for senior high school students, job seekers and those looking to build their businesses to service the [...]
