A peer-led program which motivates high school students to improve their physical activity, diet and overall wellbeing was launched by local non profit HealthWISE at Glen Innes High School

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Ode to Olley – celebrating 100 years at NERAM
Some rarely seen artworks by eminent Australian artist Margaret Olley will on display in a new exhibition that opens at NERAM this Friday.
Push for new fire station in Walcha
Adam Marshall has launched a campaign for a new and upgraded fire station at Walcha, following an onsite meeting with the local Fire and Rescue Station crew last week.
Bootcamp for young radio stars in Inverell
Inverell youth dreaming of a future in the media industry and budding podcasters can now sign up for a free radio presenter bootcamp to be held in the studios of STA FM.
Minister confirms Bingara Fire Station to stay open
The Minister for Emergency Services has confirmed the Bingara Fire & Rescue NSW station will remain open and a recruitment campaign will find more local firefighters.
Garden makeover for Guyra
The gardens of the Guyra Civic Administration Building will soon receive a fresh makeover thanks to a project initiated by the Guyra and Community Progress Association
Sport key to refugee integration
A UNE program to promote the wellbeing of Ezidi refugees through sport has become a beacon for successful regional integration.
Nationals vote to move Hunter gas pipeline
The National Party Conference held in Tamworth on the weekend carried a motion for the Hunter Gas Pipeline to be shifted off prime agricultural farming land.
Man stabbed to death in South Tamworth
A man has died following a stabbing in the South Tamworth yesterday afternoon.
Horse welfare short courses at UNE
UNE has launched two industry-focused online short courses that will see improvements in the welfare of sport and recreation horses across Australia.