As NSW fishers celebrate ‘Gone Fishing Day’ on Sunday 19 October 2025, fishing clubs and associated organisations are encouraged to join in the state-wide festivities by hosting their own events.
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Posted inArmidale, Flood
Armidale Regional Council supports flood recovery in Taree with hay donation
Armidale Regional Council is lending a helping hand to flood-affected communities in the Taree region by donating hay bales to support local farmers and their livestock.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
Fairer voluntary agreements for environmental water programs
The NSW Government is rolling out a clearer, more equitable process for negotiating voluntary agreements with landholders affected by future environmental water deliveries.
Posted inArts, Education, Guyra, Women
Women gather for a day of storytelling and connection
There was storytelling at its finest when a group of local women gathered in Guyra on May 27th for the Telling Your Story workshop with author Annabelle Brayley.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
Getting Down to Earth about land and climate
An upcoming conference at UNE aims to join the dots between land and genuine solutions to climate change. Find out more here.
Posted inArmidale, Education
From evidence to excellence at early childhood conference
UNE conference “From Evidence to Excellence” is designed as a professional learning opportunity for early childhood teachers and educators.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Australian Beef Sustainability Framework welcomes EU recognition of land management practices
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework has welcomed the announcement from the European Commission that Australia is considered a low risk.
Posted inArmidale, Uralla
Armidale and Uralla level crossings to receive safety upgrades
Armidale and Uralla will receive more than $211,000 to fund critical minor engineering works and essential safety upgrades at level crossings
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Do the quick and easy bowel screening test that could save your life
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, residents are urged to take the bowel screening test. Its free and could save your life.
Posted inAshford, Health, Water
Fluoridation of Ashford water supply officially commences
It’s been a long wait, but Ashford’s water supply has officially introduced fluoride as of May, 2025. Read more here.