New England Times

25/06/2026

Begin Rant: The New England can’t afford friends like these

RK Crosby writes that the political stupidity on display in Sydney yesterday, threatening to take away the REZ, really wasn't needed on top of the Inland Rail decision....

RK Crosby writes that the political stupidity on display in Sydney yesterday, threatening to take away the REZ, really wasn't needed on top of the Inland Rail decision.

25/06/2026

Local councils unite to push for fairer federal funding | Glen Innes Severn Council has joined councils across Australia in calling for Financial Assistance Grants to be restored to 1 per cent of Commonwealth taxation revenue.

Click the link https://www.netimes.com.au/2026/06/25/local-councils-unite-to-push-for-fairer-federal-funding/ to get the full story, paywall free. Really.

25/06/2026

Young people invited to help shape Gunnedah's future | Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging more young people to join its Youth Consultative Council and Youth Working Group to shape local initiatives.

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25/06/2026

Scam warning as EOFY sales and tax time approach | Australians are being urged to stay vigilant as scammers exploit EOFY sales and tax season with increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts.

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25/06/2026

New England REZ key as batteries and renewables reshape the grid | The New England REZ is on track to be delivered and fully operational in 2034, upgraded to 'anticipated' in the national energy roadmap released today.

Click the link https://www.netimes.com.au/2026/06/25/new-england-rez-key-as-batteries-and-renewables-reshape-the-grid/ to get the full story, paywall free. Really.

25/06/2026

A big July ahead for NERAM as gallery turns up the heat this winter | The New England Regional Art Museum is set for one of its busiest months of the year, with three distinct events lined up across July that promise to draw in seasoned gallery-goers and first-timers alike.

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24/06/2026

Uralla's Operational Plan and Budget 2026–27 approved | Uralla Shire Council has adopted its 2026–27 Operational Plan and Budget, including a Special Rate Variation recently approved by IPART.

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24/06/2026

Letter: McLean Care lost sight of what matters

Former McLean Care staff member Tameka writes that the consequences of the company's ambitious growth plans are being left for others to clean up....

Former McLean Care staff member Tameka writes that the consequences of the company's ambitious growth plans are being left for others to clean up.

24/06/2026

Letter: Judge governments by what they deliver

Denise writes the NSW budget offers rego relief, hospital investment, and drought support, and voters may want to look at the results....

Denise writes the NSW budget offers rego relief, hospital investment, and drought support, and voters may want to look at the results.

24/06/2026

QW: Renewables mess

What a mess the renewable policy has become. The solution lies in a mix of new and old generation. Not on productive farm land but secondary land away from people. I know they have contributed millions into Inverell. People are voting with their own money with home solar and batteries. Generating new money in regional towns is very hard so we can’t afford to throw the financial opportunities away....

What a mess the renewable policy has become. The solution lies in a mix of new and old generation. Not on productive farm land but secondary land away from people. I know they have contributed millions into Inverell. People are voting with their own money with home solar and batteries. Generating ne...