Six New England North West early childhood centres have been given grants to establish kitchen gardens so the children can learn more about growing and preparing fresh fruit and vegetables.

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No barriers to learning through TAFE NSW’s Intro to Drones course
NDIS participants in Inverell are upskilling with short courses through TAFE NSW with local provider Individual Ability Supports.
Narrabri Jockey Club celebrates successful return to racing
Crowds gathered at the Narrabri Racecourse, drawing attendees from near and far, to be part of the event. Check out the results here.
Tamworth Paramedics new home officially open
Tamworth’s hard-working paramedics are now saving lives from their state-of-the-art new ambulance station on Piper Street, North Tamworth.
Seed orchards to conserve threatened eucalypt populations on Northern Tablelands
Researchers from the University of New England (UNE) are helping to bolster the future of some of the Northern Tablelands’ most threatened ecological communities
Great Southern Nights signals resurgence in NSW’s live music
A resurgence of the state’s live music culture and Tamworth gets a alice. The final encore has been played for Great Southern Nights 2024, with more than 90,000 music-lovers rocking to more than 300 gigs in various NSW locations.
Armidale Women’s Shelter benefits by over $40,000
Armidale Rotary Club’s Annual Quiz Night has provided Armidale Women’s Shelter with a much needed financial boost of over $40,000.
Helping with responsible pet ownership in Gunnedah Shire
Gunnedah Shire Council’s Community Safety Team will visit shire villages and localities to provide responsible pet ownership advice during the next few months. Find out when they will be in your area here.
Celebrating 10 years of the 1000 Books Before School Program
Did you read a book to your kid(s) before bed tonight? If not, its time to start. The 1000 Books Before School is a program that has spread across the country – from the city streets of Sydney to the beaches of the Gold Coast and the Tasmanian town of Wynyard. And it started in Gunnedah.
Learn new skills at NERAM printmaking weekend
Attention Art lovers from around the New England, you are invited to immerse yourself in a weekend of printmaking this April at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale.