The University of Newcastle has celebrated achievements of seven students during their Career-ready Placements at the annual Employability Excellence Awards, including a future doctor who trained in Tamworth.
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#AgDayAU photo competition captures the spirit of agriculture
A grinning musterer taking a mob of cattle out at sunset has taken out the top prize in the 2024 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition, with two local photographers scoring runner up mentions.
New England talent shines among Golden Guitar nominees
The nominees of the 53rd Golden Guitar Awards were announced in Sydney, shining a light on the talent of the New England region and beyond.
Two New England business win nbn Grant Program Awards
Armidale’s SimpliMove and Tamworth’s GRO Rural have come away winners from the 2024 Innovate with nbn® Grant Program.
Uralla local named Volunteer of the Year the 2024 NSW Golf Industry Awards
Bruce McMullen from Uralla Golf Club has been recognised at this years’ volunteer of the year at the annual NSW Golf Industry awards.
Armidale 12 year old’s social media research earns date with Dr Karl
Armidale City Public School student Hamish McMillan will be in the national spotlight with Australian science legend Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in Sydney later this month.
Armidale photographer wins Elders calendar competition with inspiration from Kramer the Kelpie
Armidale’s Simon Scott has taken the coveted cover sport for Elders 2025 calendar competition, with his winning shot of Kramer the Kelpie.
Big Chill Festival honoured with top recognition for outstanding visitor economy collaboration
The New England region emerged victorious at the state awards with Armidale’s Big Chill Festival winning the Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration Award.
Local New England artist named finalist for national art prize
Armidale artist Isabelle Devos is honoured to be selected as a finalist for an esteemed national art prize, The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award.
Honour local achievers on Australia Day 2025
Know someone making a difference in the community? Nominate now for a local Australia Day award