The evidence is in, and Armidale should take a bow for its part in the successful settlement of over 650 Ezidi refugees into the community and paving the way for future settlement programs.
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Posted inCrime, Inverell
Community take action to calm rising youth crime frustration
Inverell community members are being warned against vigilante behaviour at a public forum which has been organised to help address youth crime in the town.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
It’s over: response to the decision to abandon the Dungowan Dam project
Some are glad the issue of the Dungowan Dam Project has finally been settled, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says the decision shows Labor takes us for granted.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, NSW Politics, Tamworth Regional
Dungowan Dam project dumped
Breaking: following the withdrawal of funding in last night’s federal Budget, the NSW Government have announced the Dungowan Dam project will not proceed.
Posted inManilla
Manilla Railway Viaduct being considered for heritage listing
Submissions are being invited by the Heritage Council of NSW who are currently considering listing the Manilla Railway Viaduct and Underbridge on the State Heritage Register.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
New program encourages students to be ‘LifeStyle Activists’
An initiative from HealthWISE designed to empower New England youth to make healthy choices is starting today.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Event in Tamworth to welcome new residents revived
Tamworth is rolling out the red carpet to new residents, hoping to form new friendships, new networks and new opportunities for the city and the region.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Big Chill will thrill the whole family next weekend
The wait is nearly over with Armidale’s premier winter event, The Big Chill Festival, just a few days away, happening at the Armidale Sportsground this year on May 13 and 14.
Posted inSport, Werris Creek
Garnet Patterson: Driving his dreams
From a young boy rolling around his parent’s mechanic shop in Werris Creek to racing against Australia’s finest, Garnet Patterson is living his dreams.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Moree
Celebrating 99 years of the Moree Picnic Races
The Moree Picnic Races are on again later this month, celebrating their 99th anniversary this year with bigger crowds expected in the newly refurbished grandstand.