The Seasons of New England Expo is set for an exciting transformation in 2025, with the beloved annual event expanding to a two-day format.
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Posted inGwydir Shire, Health, Moree Plains Shire
Moree and Gwydir students get a financial boost to support their education
Bringing health professionals back to the bush, Moree and Gwydir students have been awarded funds to support their university studies.
Posted inAgriculture, Uralla
Shearing facility a powerful tool to train industry’s next generation coming to Uralla
Uralla Showground will be home to a new portable shearing facility, helping to train a new generation of shearers and wool handlers.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Walcha: a sexual abuse and domestic violence blind spot
Women who have suffered sexual and domestic violence in Walcha have felt discouraged from reporting abuse at night because the local police station does not operate around the clock, and they feared Tamworth officers could not intervene quickly enough.
Posted inCrime, Inverell
Police appeal for information after pursuit in Inverell
New England Police District are appealing for information following a pursuit in Inverell on Wednesday afternoon, February 12. About 3.10pm, officers attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 […]
Posted inBendemeer
Serious accident closes New England Highway at Bendemeer
The New England Highway is closed in both directions at Bendemeer due to a serious bus and motorcycle crash.
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous, Social issues and services
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the “dire” reality for Indigenous children.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE’s Museum of Antiquities to reopen to the public
After a five-year closure and a major refurbishment, the University of New England Museum of Antiquities is set to re-open to the public.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Taxpayers take risk on Rex if ailing airline can’t sell
Experts are questioning why taxpayers should be placed on the hook for bailing out Rex through a government takeover if buyers are unwilling to take the risk.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Breaking the Indigenous family violence cycle in New England
An indigenous men’s behaviour change program in the New England region could be the missing piece of the puzzle to put the brakes on a domestic violence scourge, but a funding shortfall is robbing families the chance to heal and reunite.