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Regional News
AFTER a five-year closure and a major refurbishment, Australia’s only regional museum of antiquities is set to re-open to the public. From Friday, February 14, visitors to the University of New England Museum of Antiquities will be able to enjoy the new, larger display spaces and lay-out that improve the presentation of more than 3000 [...]
Regional News
COMMUNITIES around the Lightning Ridge opal fields are now better protected from bushfires following the completion of more than $1.35 million in fire trail upgrades and other protection works. A network of 34 fire trails spanning approximately 28 kilometres at Lightning Ridge has been established through upgrades to existing access tracks on a crown land [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has installed new signs at popular dog-walking spots in the Goondiwindi region to remind local dog owners stricter penalties for wandering dogs now apply following Queensland Government law changes introduced in 2024. These include a new on-the-spot fine of $806 for anyone not keeping a dog under control when in a public [...]
Regional Community
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has congratulated two Armidale women who have been named finalists in the NSW Women of the Year Awards. Dr Annette Cowie is a finalist in the NSW Premier’s Woman of Excellence Award while Penny Lamaro is a finalist in the NSW Regional Woman of the Year category. Dr Cowie [...]
Regional Tourism
ARMIDALE Regional Council’s Big Chill Festival has once again secured top-line talent for this year’s event, including Peking Duk, with a huge line-up of live music acts packed into one massive day on Saturday, May 17. The popular regional musical festival, which draws visitors and music lovers from all over the country, has previously attracted [...]
Regional Tourism
MARK the calendar – the Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show returns to Glen Innes Showgrounds from March 7-9. As one of Glen Innes Severn Council’s premier events, Minerama is a must-visit for fossicking enthusiasts, gemstone lovers and jewellery collectors. Mayor Margot Davis anticipates this year’s Minerama will be the most dazzling yet, with an [...]
Anzac Memorial
Up to 20 students from across New South Wales will be selected to participate in the annual Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship study tour that will visit historic sites relating to Australia’s military history in the Republic of Korea and Singapore. Tour locations in the Republic of Korea include the site of the Battle of Kapyong, [...]
Women of the Year
FINALISTS in six NSW Women of the Year Award categories have been announced, with two women from Armidale and one from Walgett shortlisted. Aunty Fay Green from Walgett is an Aboriginal Woman of the Year finalist and Professor Annette Cowie is a Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence finalist. Penny Lamaro, also from Armidale, is a [...]
Regional News
GWYDIR Shire Council has addressed community concerns regarding the demolition of the Old Warialda Bakery, a significant town landmark sitting on the proposed Warialda Town Square development site. Council initially planned to retain the building due to its historical significance. Suggestions such as renovating the building to be used as public amenities, along with erecting [...]
Regional Crime
A man has been charged for allegedly being in possession of more than 500 offensive images at Inverell. At about 2.30pm on Wednesday, February 5, officers from New England Police District executed a search warrant at a home in Inverell where electronic equipment and storage devices were seized. Following inquiries a 65-year-old man was arrested [...]
