AgriFutures Australia, alongside industry sponsors, is searching for the next generation of agriculture leaders as applications for the 2025 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program still open until January 10. The program […]
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Posted inGeneral News, Local festivals and shows, What's on
The Australasian Recorder Festival 2025 – A Musical Journey to Armidale
The countdown is on for the Australasian Recorder Festival 2025, taking place from January 10 to January 17 at PLC Armidale.
Posted inEmergency management
RFS ready for a tough season with upgrades to their big chopper
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter […]
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Thieves can’t stop Christmas lunch at Armidale Uniting Church
Volunteers and community members have rallied to ensure the annual Christmas Lunch at Armidale’s Uniting Church is still a success today after thieves broke in and stole food.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Delivering a new birth experience
The University of the New England is delivering new research into the complexity of birth, post-traumatic stress disorder and building healthy relationships.
Posted inAgriculture, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
More time to have your say on draft water sharing plans
Communities have even more time to have their say on the draft water sharing plan across Regional NSW as the public exhibition period gets an extension.
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Seniors
Seniors diaries available again from your friendly local State MP, library or legal aid
The popular seniors diary has returned for 2025, full of legal tips for managing financial hardship and mortgage stress, avoiding scams, and resolving neighbour disputes.
Posted inWhat's on
Free school holiday fun across the region
The kids are in for a treat this summer, with the NSW Government’s Holiday Break program offering over 800 free activities to keep them engaged, entertained, and connected. This initiative […]
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Tamworth
Still Time to Enter: The 2025 fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is now open for entries
The fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is back for its 10th year and there’s still time to get your entry in.
Posted inGlen Innes
Wentworth Street Bridge replacement complete
The Wentworth Street Bridge replacement project has been successfully completed after nine months of extensive work.