Your Life Matters workshops to be held in Tenterfield, Inverell and Armidale
A free one-day workshop will be held in Tenterfield later this month to help local people who may be facing difficulties living in ‘the bush.’
TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health
TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.
NIAS 33rd Annual Academy Awards gala rescheduled to small celebration
Snow cancelled the 33rd NIAS Academy Awards, but a smaller event will be held in Tamworth, and top athletes including Bella Henderson and Archie Clarke have been recognised for 2024–2025.
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EOI open for Glen Innes Severn marketing campaign
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting expressions of interest from local businesses, community members and community groups to participate in the second round of content capture for the Get in Here and New England High Country destination marketing campaigns.
Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health
BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,
TRC shows off promised SRV roads investment
Tamworth Regional Council says it has delivered on its commitment to spend two-thirds of the rates increase on roads, with $4 million already injected into the 2024–25 roads budget.
Emergency Declaration finally comes through for snow storm – for some
After days of mounting pressure, disaster assistance has finally been activated for parts of the New England region following last weekend’s snowstorm and heavy rainfall.
Post snow storm BBQ raises cash for local SES
Jackson’s Provedores hosted a free BBQ to thank SES and emergency workers after recent wild weather, raising over $500 through community donations and matching funds to support the local SES unit.
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Events
Sapphire City MarketsEnds: August 17, 2025
Vernon Marshall: A Pioneer for LGBTQ+ Support in Regional AustraliaEnds: August 20, 2025
Dungowan Day OutEnds: August 24, 2025
FREE Your Life Matters Rural & Regional WorkshopsEnds: August 27, 2025
Girls’ Night In 2025Ends: August 29, 2025
Politics
Where’s our Emergency Declaration? Joyce, Moylan, call for support in snow storm recovery
The unexpectedly heavy snow fall of last weekend’s storm was fun to play in and great for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for locals to make a snowman in the front yard, but the damage was also widespread.
Latest UNE TamTalk to focus on succession planning for farms
UNE Tamworth is proud to present a TamTalks event, with a special focus on Farm Succession, featuring two experts in this field who are local to the region.
Quad bike deaths are dropping, but experts say more action required
There has been a small reduction in quad bike deaths at work in Australia since new safety standards were introduced five years ago, but public health experts say more needs to be done to keep Australians safe at work and on farms.
Energy and Environment
Sheep Sustainability Framework launches next Strategic Plan
The Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has unveiled its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian sheep industry’s leadership in sustainability, transparency, and industry accountability.
Moree leads the way on green hydrogen
A cotton farm near Moree is set to become a global pioneer in sustainable agriculture, with a green hydrogen and ammonia project backed by the NSW Government passing the next round of approvals and expected to be shovel ready soon.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
North Hill Veterinary Clinic opens doors to state-of-the-art Bundarra Road facility
North Hill Veterinary Clinic have opened the doors to their brand-new, purpose-built facility on Bundarra Road, bring the best and latest in vet care to Armidale.
Real Support for Real Homeowners: $2000 cash back
In a time where rising costs and uncertainty define the housing conversation, Regional Australia Bank is backing the people who call regional NSW home, not with slogans, but with something tangible.
BUSINESS
Glen Innes Council secures $350K to grow Christmas in the Highlands
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured $350,000 through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program 2025–2028 to support a major expansion of its annual Christmas in the Highlands event over the next three years.
INDIGENOUS
Armidale’s Mad Proppa Deadly supported in latest funding boost for music
Armidale-based Mad Proppa Deadly is among the recipients of the NSW Government’s largest ever music funding round, announced on Friday.
SPORT
Snow no barrier to TAS, Sydney Grammar rugby clash
In a match that will surely become folklore, TAS and Sydney Grammar braved snow and mud on Backfield, with TAS taking a 25–3 win in their final GPS home game of the season.
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Good News
Snowfall blankets New England in a one-day winter wonderland
It’s a magical morning across the New England region, with snow transforming towns into a picturesque winter wonderland
Warialda’s time to shine
This coming Sunday (27th July) will see Warialda locals exert some elbow grease in an effort to bring about a more vibrant and cleaner community.
