Queensland farmer Hamish McIntyre has been elected as the new President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), becoming the organisation’s 15th leader.
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Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Homes NSW out of Duval High housing deal
Homes NSW has formally declined to acquire the Duval High site for housing development, pulling out of the proposal.
Posted inCommunity action, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
Three tonnes of clothing for free in Talking Threads community day
Tamworth locals will have the chance to pick up free clothing and enjoy a community barbecue when Talking Threads hosts its second Community Day of the year later this month.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri, Water
Narrabri Splash Pad open this weekend in slight relief from water restrictions
A small bit of relief is finally flowing for Narrabri residents, with NSW Health approving a plan to blend water from the Tibbereena Street bore with water from the Elizabeth […]
Posted inArts, Boggabri, Fundraiser, Good News, What's on
Sam Snape celebrates real life on the land in debut album
Boggabri singer-songwriter Sam Snape releases his debut album Good Things today – a fitting title for a project that’s been nearly two years in the making and filled with stories from real life on the land.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Government continues to talk up Duval High redevelopment while locals try to block it
A grassroots campaign has been launched to stop plans for a housing development on the former Duval High School site in Armidale