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LAST CHANCE - ENGAGE POLL CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT: Have your say on Barnaby Joyce, candidates, and a few other questions about local leaders in the latest New England Times Engage Poll:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
LAST CHANCE - ENGAGE POLL CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT: Have your say on Barnaby Joyce, candidates, and a few other questions about local leaders in the latest New England Times Engage Poll:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
NEW ENGAGE POLL: Have your say on Barnaby Joyce, candidates, and a few other questions about local leaders in the latest New England Times Engage Poll:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
October 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
NEW ENGAGE POLL: Have your say on Barnaby Joyce, candidates, and a few other questions about local leaders in the latest New England Times Engage Poll:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FRPXVC
Poll closes midnight, October 30, 2025.
Good luck to all our local students starting their HSC exams today!
October 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Good luck to all our local students starting their HSC exams today!
CALL OUT: Do you run a new business in the New England?
We're planning a feature series on new businesses that have started or relocated to our region in the past 12 months. All you have to do is fill in this quick form
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We're planning a feature series on new businesses that have started or relocated to our region in the past 12 months. All you have to do is fill in this quick form
https://forms.clickup.com/9003042628/f/8c9z1u4-6996/BC16TTHLTNHE5511HB
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
CALL OUT: Do you run a new business in the New England?
We're planning a feature series on new businesses that have started or relocated to our region in the past 12 months. All you have to do is fill in this quick form
https://forms.clickup.com/9003042628/f/8c9z1u4-6996/BC16TTHLTNHE5511HB
We're planning a feature series on new businesses that have started or relocated to our region in the past 12 months. All you have to do is fill in this quick form
https://forms.clickup.com/9003042628/f/8c9z1u4-6996/BC16TTHLTNHE5511HB
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September 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
What matters to you, matters to us. Take a few minutes to fill out our survey and help guide the future of your local news.
Link to the survey in the comments!
Link to the survey in the comments!
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September 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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September 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Spend a minute with us this Sunday.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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September 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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September 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Happy Father's Day to all New England Dads.
September 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Happy Father's Day to all New England Dads.
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September 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Budget Sidebar Ads at $25 per week. Get your business in front of local readers. Limited spots each week. Link in comments.
September 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Budget Sidebar Ads at $25 per week. Get your business in front of local readers. Limited spots each week. Link in comments.
Congratulations to Arts North West for being voted Best Charity or NFP in the New England. Locals praised their incredible contribution to the arts and culture of our region.
And that's a wrap on Best in the New England 25! Thanks to everyone who took part.
And that's a wrap on Best in the New England 25! Thanks to everyone who took part.
August 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Congratulations to Arts North West for being voted Best Charity or NFP in the New England. Locals praised their incredible contribution to the arts and culture of our region.
And that's a wrap on Best in the New England 25! Thanks to everyone who took part.
And that's a wrap on Best in the New England 25! Thanks to everyone who took part.
Cast your vote for Best Tourist Attraction! No clear winner with votes for all kinds of things from Apsley Falls to the Australian Standing Stones, to Green Valley Farm.
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-tourist-attraction-in-the-new-england-2/
Voting closes at midnight
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-tourist-attraction-in-the-new-england-2/
Voting closes at midnight
July 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Cast your vote for Best Tourist Attraction! No clear winner with votes for all kinds of things from Apsley Falls to the Australian Standing Stones, to Green Valley Farm.
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-tourist-attraction-in-the-new-england-2/
Voting closes at midnight
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-tourist-attraction-in-the-new-england-2/
Voting closes at midnight
Did you know you can have your say on anything you see on the New England Times, or any other issue, on our opinion and ideas hub New England Times Engage?
Go to engage.netimes.com.au and submit your letter to the editor, quick word comment, or opinion piece today.
Go to engage.netimes.com.au and submit your letter to the editor, quick word comment, or opinion piece today.
July 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Did you know you can have your say on anything you see on the New England Times, or any other issue, on our opinion and ideas hub New England Times Engage?
Go to engage.netimes.com.au and submit your letter to the editor, quick word comment, or opinion piece today.
Go to engage.netimes.com.au and submit your letter to the editor, quick word comment, or opinion piece today.
Congratulations to The Glen Innes Youth Booth for taking out Best Youth Centre in the New England!
Voters praised the variety and quality of their after school and holiday activities, and described it as a real asset to the town.
Well done!
Voters praised the variety and quality of their after school and holiday activities, and described it as a real asset to the town.
Well done!
July 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to The Glen Innes Youth Booth for taking out Best Youth Centre in the New England!
Voters praised the variety and quality of their after school and holiday activities, and described it as a real asset to the town.
Well done!
Voters praised the variety and quality of their after school and holiday activities, and described it as a real asset to the town.
Well done!
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Youth Centre in our Community Edition week of Best in the New England! Backtrack and the Glen Innes Youth Booth are leading in the early voting.
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-youth-centre-in-the-new-england/
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-youth-centre-in-the-new-england/
July 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Youth Centre in our Community Edition week of Best in the New England! Backtrack and the Glen Innes Youth Booth are leading in the early voting.
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-youth-centre-in-the-new-england/
Vote here: https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/26/best-youth-centre-in-the-new-england/
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Take Away Food before midnight tonight!
Only votes submitted via the form on the website - link in the comments - will be counted
Only votes submitted via the form on the website - link in the comments - will be counted
July 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Take Away Food before midnight tonight!
Only votes submitted via the form on the website - link in the comments - will be counted
Only votes submitted via the form on the website - link in the comments - will be counted
Congratulations to Inverell Dental Services for winning Best Dentist in the New England!
Voters praised Dr Dave's kindness and understanding, as well as the fantastic service and support from the whole team.
Voters praised Dr Dave's kindness and understanding, as well as the fantastic service and support from the whole team.
July 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to Inverell Dental Services for winning Best Dentist in the New England!
Voters praised Dr Dave's kindness and understanding, as well as the fantastic service and support from the whole team.
Voters praised Dr Dave's kindness and understanding, as well as the fantastic service and support from the whole team.
Congratulations to Darks Plumbing in Walcha!
Voted Best Plumber in the New England for their fantastic service, reliability, affordable prices, and always being available, Darks Plumbing had a thumping win with no one else coming close. Well done!!
Voted Best Plumber in the New England for their fantastic service, reliability, affordable prices, and always being available, Darks Plumbing had a thumping win with no one else coming close. Well done!!
July 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Congratulations to Darks Plumbing in Walcha!
Voted Best Plumber in the New England for their fantastic service, reliability, affordable prices, and always being available, Darks Plumbing had a thumping win with no one else coming close. Well done!!
Voted Best Plumber in the New England for their fantastic service, reliability, affordable prices, and always being available, Darks Plumbing had a thumping win with no one else coming close. Well done!!
Vote now for Best Hardware Store! Lots of love for the locals, with Inverell H Hardware, Armidale Building Supplies, and Glen Innes Home Timber and Hardware all doing well. Voting closes at midnight tonight.
Follow our link in the comments or from our website homepage to vote!
Follow our link in the comments or from our website homepage to vote!
July 15, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Vote now for Best Hardware Store! Lots of love for the locals, with Inverell H Hardware, Armidale Building Supplies, and Glen Innes Home Timber and Hardware all doing well. Voting closes at midnight tonight.
Follow our link in the comments or from our website homepage to vote!
Follow our link in the comments or from our website homepage to vote!
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Butcher!
Only votes submitted via the form in the comments will be counted — and voting closes at midnight tonight.
Follow our link in the comments to cast your vote!
Only votes submitted via the form in the comments will be counted — and voting closes at midnight tonight.
Follow our link in the comments to cast your vote!
July 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Butcher!
Only votes submitted via the form in the comments will be counted — and voting closes at midnight tonight.
Follow our link in the comments to cast your vote!
Only votes submitted via the form in the comments will be counted — and voting closes at midnight tonight.
Follow our link in the comments to cast your vote!
Congratulations to Bandit Automotive in Armidale — winners of Best Mechanic in the New England!
Known for their great service and good humour, being down to earth and explaining things in easy to understand ways made the difference to get the win for Bandit Automotive.
Full story up later today!
Known for their great service and good humour, being down to earth and explaining things in easy to understand ways made the difference to get the win for Bandit Automotive.
Full story up later today!
July 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to Bandit Automotive in Armidale — winners of Best Mechanic in the New England!
Known for their great service and good humour, being down to earth and explaining things in easy to understand ways made the difference to get the win for Bandit Automotive.
Full story up later today!
Known for their great service and good humour, being down to earth and explaining things in easy to understand ways made the difference to get the win for Bandit Automotive.
Full story up later today!
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Mechanic! It's a battle between Inverell and Armidale again today, with lots of diesel mechanics getting a nod, and Armidale's Bandit Automotive leading. Votes close at midnight!
https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/13/best-mechanic-in-the-new-england-2/
https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/13/best-mechanic-in-the-new-england-2/
July 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Don't forget to cast your vote for Best Mechanic! It's a battle between Inverell and Armidale again today, with lots of diesel mechanics getting a nod, and Armidale's Bandit Automotive leading. Votes close at midnight!
https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/13/best-mechanic-in-the-new-england-2/
https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/07/13/best-mechanic-in-the-new-england-2/