The monthly Remembering with Art program, whose participants come from local care homes, has recently received a significant boost thanks to a generous donation from NESST – a non-profit community-based organisation that has supported programs for frail aged people in the New England area for more than 30 years.
March 2024
Posted inGuyra
Guyra community action group form ratepayers association to help make their voices heard
Community action group Save and Grow Guyra has decided to incorporate a ratepayer’s association into its role to better represent the town’s people in the future, and ensure their region is represented at a local government level.
Posted inNarrabri
Narrabri Jockey Club ready to race
Narrabri races are back for 2024. After months of meticulous preparation, the grounds and track are in excellent condition, promising racegoers an unforgettable day of racing, entertainment, and family fun.
Posted inAwards
Quirindi Silo Art wins best street art
The Quirindi Silo Art and Light and Sound Show has been labelled the best of the best at the Australian Street Art Awards
Posted inBingara
Bingara aims to keep the town spirit alive
If you have ever wanted to join a local Bingara community organisation, now is your chance. Bingara District Historical Society is encouraging everyone to come out this Saturday for “Bingara’s Heart Beats” community support and volunteer group information day.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
Women’s Shelter Armidale celebrates the opening of their new office in the mall
The Women’s Shelter Armidale have celebrated International Women’s Day with the grand opening of their new office.
Posted inAgriculture
Food security at stake in supermarket inquiry
Australia will be unable to feed itself and farmers will be driven out of business unless radical action is taken to reform the supermarket retail sector, NSW Farmers has told a Senate Inquiry today.
Posted inEducation
Teacher Federation President visits Tamworth Public School to call for more Federal funding
The NSW Teachers Federation is putting pressure on the federal government to fully fund NSW schools, with Federation president Henry Rajendra speaking outside Tamworth Public School this morning about how the shortfall is affecting New England schools.
Posted inMoree
Moree targeted to address crime, support young people and improve community safety
The NSW Government will invest $13.4 million for a targeted response in Moree to address crime, support young people and improve community safety.
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Nominations open for awards for heritage preservation and promotion in Tamworth
Nominations are now open for the biennial Tamworth Heritage Awards which recognise outstanding contributions to heritage preservation and promotion within the region.