After struggling to find sufficient food during her first few days in the country as a UNE student, Danti Asianti vowed to do whatever it took to ensure nobody ever experienced what she had again.
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Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Quirindi, Roads and Infrastructure, Water, Werris Creek
Opening of Quipolly Water Project secures the future for the Liverpool Plains
The long fought for Quipolly Water Project is now delivering good quality water to the people of Werris Creek and Quirindi, and a hopeful future for growth in the Liverpool Plains.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser
Walk Kindly to raise funds for local animals in need this Sunday
Kindly Animal Sanctuary are hosting their first-ever Walk Kindly dog walk fundraiser this Sunday 26 May from 10.30 am in Armidale’s Curtis Park.
Posted inEducation, Local News
TAFE NSW teachers set to receive largest pay increase in over two decades
TAFE NSW teachers are set to receive the largest pay increase in two decades following the successful endorsement of a new agreement.
Posted inAwareness Events, Kootingal, Local profiles, Tamworth, Volunteering
Kootingal volunteer turning personal tragedy into passion for helping the community
Longtime resident of the Tamworth Region Rebecca Cooke has decided to “share the love around” by volunteering wherever she can after suffering a personal setback a few years ago.
Posted inAwareness Events, Bingara, Local profiles, Volunteering
Bingara veteran’s strong sense of community propelling him to give his time for a mountain of volunteer work
Steve Adams has served the community almost all his life, first in the Australian Defence Forces (ADF), which he joined in 1975, and now with a mountain of organisations across his home in Bingara.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
World Famous Australian Composer settles in Armidale NSW
Composer, painter, broadcaster, natural scientist and academic, Edward Cowie, has chosen to settle in Armidale after 28 years abroad.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Ezidi learners fine tune their English skills in automotive program
For the first time, TAFE NSW Armidale has delivered a Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program targeted at Ezidi refugees.
Posted inAwareness Events, Inverell, Local profiles, Volunteering
Inverell volunteer following the family tradition by giving back, “Been in the blood for a long, long time”
For Inverell’s Megan Gaukroger, her family have a long line of volunteering and service to the community going back several generations.
Posted inGunnedah
Gunnedah submission calls for crime recommendations
Gunnedah is recommending changes in the areas of crime and justice as part of its submission into Community Safety in Regional areas.