The Independent Miniature Horse Registry (IMHR) will hold their annual Grand National show at AELEC from 18 – 21 April 2024.

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Local dancer to represent Australia at the Dance World Cup in Prague
Armidale schoolgirl Annabelle Arkit is set to take to the stage in Prague in June this year for the 2024 Dance World Cup (DWC). The talented 10-year-old was selected after competing in the qualifying competition in Adelaide earlier this year.
Quirindi teen to represent Australia at the High School Rodeo Finals in America
17-year-old Ashton Sweeney will head to Wyoming later this year to represent Australia at the National High School Finals Rodeo, with a fundraiser being held in Quirindi tomorrow
Armed Robbery at Moree’s Amaroo Tavern
In the latest of a string of violent crime offences in Moree, the Amaroo Tavern was the victim of an alleged attempted armed robbery last night. More details here.
Controversy over Gunnedah Show Rodeo cancellation
The Gunnedah Show Society issued an official statement earlier today saying that there would be no Rodeo held at the 2024 Gunnedah Show.
Come and “get your kilt on” at the 2024 Australian Celtic Festival
With just one month to go, get ready to dust off your kilts and head to the Standing Stones in Glen Innes from the 2nd to the 5th of May for the 32nd annual Australian Celtic Festival.
Cornfest returns to the Welder’s Dog Armidale
The Welder’s Dog Brewery in Armidale will host the third annual Cornfest Tour on Friday April 5, featuring some of the best names in country, folk and blues music
Kindly Animal Sanctuary puts out desperate call for community assistance
Kicking off with a koala tree planting session this Saturday, Kindly Animal Sanctuary needs your help for some major projects they are working on.
Matildas star Alex Chidiac headlines Women in Sport event for local schoolgirls
Matildas soccer star, Alex Chidiac, has been recruited by Centacare to offer a one-off talk and Q & A session to local schoolgirls as a part of their Women in Sport Program next week.
Inverell artist Alex Mason to collaborate with international make-up label Basics by B
Inverell artist Alex Mason can now add a collaboration with an international make-up brand to her list of impressive achievements. The artist was selected to provide artwork for Basics by B brand’s latest cosmetic product.