Almost 3000 people attended Tenterfield’s Fire-Fly Fete on Saturday, celebrating aviation and community spirit.
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Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes
Award-winning dog photographer bringing national charity project to New England
Award-winning dog photographer Kerry Martin is bringing her national charity photography project to New England this month.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Never miss a beat this Heart Week
Armidale residents are being urged to prioritise their heart health this Heart Week, with a local walking group inviting the community to step out and get active.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Health
CT facility opens in Glen Innes after council land sale
A new CT scanning service has opened in Glen Innes, with council backing credited for bringing the region’s first local diagnostic imaging facility to life.
Posted inFire, Narrabri
Narrabri’s boost to emergency services on track
A $13.1 million fire control centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, set to boost emergency response and coordination across north-west NSW.
Posted inBoggabri, Health
Doctors’ housing to boost Boggabri
Boggabri will gain two new homes for doctors after councillors approved the relocation of housing to address the town’s ongoing need for medical accommodation.
Posted inGunnedah, Liverpool Plains Shire, Narrabri, Tenterfield, Walcha
State Government expands essential workers program with boost for New England region
New England communities are set to benefit from an expanded essential workers program aimed at easing local staff shortages.
Posted inNarrabri
Drug concerns framed as growing community challenge in Narrabri Shire
Councillors have raised concerns about illegal drug use in Narrabri Shire, warning of growing impacts on young people, families and services.
Posted inMoree
Community benefit at heart as Moree Memorial Hall reopens on ANZAC Day
Moree’s War Memorial Hall has reopened on ANZAC Day, offering a revitalised space for the community to gather, connect and commemorate.
Posted inArmidale, Parenting and kids
Calling all book lovers: Armidale Rotary Book Fair returns with thousands of bargains
Armidale’s annual Rotary Book Fair returns in May, offering thousands of discounted books and raising funds for local charities and community groups.