Get short, timely messages from ABC New England.

Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. It's easy to stay updated on an incredibly wide variety of topics. Join today and follow @abcnewengland.

Get updates via SMS by texting follow abcnewengland to 40404 in the United States
Codes for other countries

Country	Code	For customers of
Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:
Australia	0198089488 Telstra
Canada	21212 (any)
United Kingdom	86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
Indonesia	89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel
Ireland	51210 O2
India	53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon
Jordan	90903 Zain
New Zealand	8987 Vodafone, Telecom NZ
United States	40404 (any)

abcnewengland

abcnews There have been no immediate reports of major damage #christchurch #earthquake #nzquake about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by abcnewengland and 21 others
abcnews #BREAKING: A magnitude-5.2 earthquake has struck 15km east of the New Zealand city of Christchurch about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by abcnewengland and 60 others
ABCCountry More artists have been announced for the @Gympie_Muster, including @kaseychambers and @shanenicholson bit.ly/GHSJyp about 6 hours ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by abcnewengland and 5 others
OxleyLAC Man charged with possession of anabolic steroid tablets - near Tamworth Thursday, 24 May 2012 04:47:02 PM A man... fb.me/1TUBjmzMq 12:11 AM May 24th via Facebook Retweeted by abcnewengland and 1 other
LisaHerbertABC The rain. The rain! It's here! Hope you got your sowing done in time. Safe driving. :) twitter.com/LisaHerbertABC… 11:45 PM May 23rd via Photos on iOS Retweeted by abcnewengland and 1 other
kelfuller Talking to Sue Steer from @NEI_TAFE about gardening on @abcnewengland twitter.com/kelfuller/stat… 4:49 PM May 23rd via Twitter for iPhone Retweeted by abcnewengland
Sue-Ann Steer from @NEI_TAFE on air now talking about no-dig gardens, if you have a Q 1300 648 222 4:39 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck
abcnews A failed racehorse that almost died in a barn fire after narrowly avoiding slaughter is now an Olympics contender bit.ly/JJ3Eso 4:15 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck Retweeted by abcnewengland and 30 others
Sheep Graziers warning Northern Tablelands, NW Slopes & Plains 7:25 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
craigcampbelltv Do it!!! RT @_TimHolland: Tune into @abcnewengland 4 ur chance 2 WIN a copy of @craigcampbelltv's brilliant album. #musicmuster on shortly! 6:06 PM May 22nd via Echofon Retweeted by abcnewengland
KrAzY_4_KiP @craigcampbelltv @_TimHolland @abcnewengland Already got the AMAZING album, Craig you're gonna sign it 4 me Sat. Right? Ready 4 my hug too! 6:24 PM May 22nd via Twitter for Android in reply to craigcampbelltv Retweeted by abcnewengland and 1 other
kelfuller about to hit the road with Sandra McMahon from #tamworth gallery on the way to #walcha to catch up some more #artists for our local series 6:25 PM May 22nd via Seesmic Retweeted by abcnewengland
_TimHolland Tune into @abcnewengland 4 your chance to WIN a copy of @craigcampbelltv's brilliant album. #musicmuster is on shortly! 5:34 PM May 22nd via Twitter for iPhone Retweeted by abcnewengland and 2 others
@NEI_TAFE Make that 9.30, just after headlines 5:03 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck in reply to NEI_TAFE
Today is Anna's 7 year anniversary with us! Congratulations 4:58 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
kelfuller #guyra based Liberal MLC @ScotMacDonald1 says he will vote in support of Upper House motion on same sex marriage 4:47 PM May 22nd via Seesmic Retweeted by abcnewengland
kelfuller On @abcnewengland #Tamworth obstetrician Dr Hollebone says Tamara Hospital staff devastated & numb abt decision to shut maternity ward 4:45 PM May 22nd via Seesmic Retweeted by abcnewengland
@Mickysch68 we're next door, pop in and say g'day! 4:08 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck in reply to Mickysch68
abcnews Corby clemency good for Bali Nine: expert bit.ly/JnlMUR 4:04 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck Retweeted by abcnewengland and 2 others
it's getting colder at Glen Innes -5 now according to the bureau!! 1:52 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck