Two Moree health students have received a $10,000 boost to their university studies as part of a pair of long-running local scholarships. Congratulations to Madelyn Johnson and Morgan O’Dempsey.
February 2024
Empowering Indigenous creativity as the ‘Indigenous Storytelling Scholarship’ returns for 2024
Calling all Indigenous artists, the annual Indigenous Storytelling Scholarship application are now open. One exceptional recipient will receive $10,000 to pursue their creative aspirations.
VRA Rescue NSW sets up squad in Manilla
The state’s leading volunteer-based rescue organisation, VRA Rescue NSW, is ready to boost ranks in Manilla. Head to Manilla Town Hall tomorrow, Saturday, 10th February, from 11am to learn more.
Trains Parliamentary Debate: A lot of words but no commitment
The fight to reintroduce passenger trains north of Armidale to the Queensland border continues as the 10,000 strong community petition was presented to the NSW Parliament yesterday.
Armidale’s Markham Street Railway crossing heading for an upgrade
Armidale’s Markham Street Railway crossing has made the list for a significant upgrade to improve railway crossing safety and reduce serious and fatal crashes that have a devastating impact on communities.
Nominate now for Senior Citizen of the Year
Do you know someone who is aged 60 year and over who makes a difference in our community? Show them they have been noticed and nominate for this year’s Senior Citizen of the Year.
Community Scholarship Fund a springboard for 28 young locals
28 young Gunnedah locals are ready to kick start their educational pathways with the support of a Gunnedah Community Scholarship.
Cultivating Local Success with Homegrown Wynne Exhibition
An exhibition celebrating the creative talent of local artists who have won and been finalists in Australia’s oldest art prize will open at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale this Friday, February 9th.
Saddle up for the Walcha Cup races this weekend
The Walcha Jockey Club will host their annual two-day race meeting this Friday and Saturday as they prepare to host patrons from all over the state.
Erika Maslen: Living the Dream
From Ken Chillingworth oval, running out under the Pirates banner, to an international stage, donning the ACT Brumbies jersey, Erika Maslen is making her mark in women’s rugby unio