Eligible Indigenous voters will go to the polls next weekend with three candidates on the card, vying to represent the Northern Region in the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election.
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Local women make finalist spot for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award
The New England is honoured to have two women in contention for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award, Dr Casey Sullivan and Aliethea Cutmore.
We caught up with Dr Casey Sullivan earlier this week.
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Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day
Love it or hate it, today is February 14 and that means Valentine’s Day has arrived. Are you ready? Our local businesses are.
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Moree Health Students take out local scholarship prizes
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.
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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.
Posted inTravel
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.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
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
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
Community Pleased to See Action for Moree’s Saleyards
The Moree Community is showing their support as the local council places Moree Saleyards up for new ownership. Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking an Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable applicants who may be interested in leasing or purchasing the Moree Livestock Selling Centre.
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Aleyce Simmonds’ New Path this Country Music Festival
Aleyce Simmonds is Tamworth’s very own Queen of country music. She is an ambassador, an artist, a role model, and this year she is taking on a new role. A mum.
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HSC Music Students get ready for an ENCORE
The HSC might be done and dusted, but the show will go on for some star pupils across the New England, as ENCORE and CALLBACK get ready to take to the stage in March.