Tamworth resident, Ryan Harding, is currently going head-to-head with the Australian Government in a bid to get the drug Belzutifan on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

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Hear from some of your favourite authors from the comfort of your local library
The Sydney Writer’s Festival is getting Live and Local again this year with some of Australia’s biggest names in journalism and literature being livestreamed to local venues.
Getting farmers “out of the paddock and into the office” at the Young Farmer Business Program Conference
The 2024 NSW Young Farmer Business Program Conference will be held in Armidale on 16 and 17 May at the University of New England (UNE). The two-day program is designed for farmers aged 18-40 or, as manager for the Young Farmer Business Program, Vicki Priest, said “for the young at heart.”
Volunteers needed to help New England’s struggling koala population
Inverell landowner Tanya Arentz is saving one koala at a time with WIRES and she’s putting the call out for other locals to do the same.
Armidale teen poised to run over 500km for charity
In an incredibly selfless act, born out of care for a family friend, Armidale 16-year-old Ted Chick is about to embark on a nearly 560km run from Sydney to Armidale.
Local human resources company takes out national small business award
Armidale-based human resources (HR) business Pinnacle People Solutions has taken out the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards in the category of Business Consultancy.
Best in new innovators and business ideas on show in Moree
On May 10, some of the best new business minds in Moree will take to the stage to pitch their ideas before an audience, and a panel of experienced professionals. […]
Principal of The Armidale School resigns
The Armidale School (TAS) has announced that their Principal, Dr Rachel Horton, will be leaving her post later this year.
Roll up roll up for the Gunnedah Show this weekend!
The Gunnedah Show is back, bigger than ever and on this Friday 12 April to Sunday 14 April.
Best in miniature horses on show in Tamworth
The Independent Miniature Horse Registry (IMHR) will hold their annual Grand National show at AELEC from 18 – 21 April 2024.