Local non profit HealthWISE has been named as a finalist for two National Rural and Remote Health Awards.

New England Times News Desk
Update: Tenterfield fires still causing concern
There are now 8 fires causing concern around Tenterfield, although only one – the Christies Fire in the Jennings/Wallangarra area – is still at Emergency Warning level
Evacuation centres established as fires surround Tenterfield
There are now 7 fires in the Tenterfield area with Emergency warnings, the greatest concern being the fire at Jennings/Wallangarra.
Black Gully Festival returns to Armidale
The Black Gully Festival is set to kick off on Saturday, November 11th, in the scenic Black Gully Reserve in Armidale.
Multiple fire alerts for Tenterfield LGA
There are now four fires in the Tenterfield local government area at Emergency alert level, with a number of properties being threatened near Woodside, Jennings, and Tabulam.
Doors now open at Tamworth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Northwest Health’s East Tamworth Medical Centre in Marius Street now features a Medicare Urgent Care Centre co-located within its Medical Centre.
Celebrating Grandparents Day
NSW Grandparents Day on 29 October is a great opportunity to celebrate the grandmas and grandpas, grans, nans and grandpas.
A day of celebration of Aboriginal culture in Moree
The Blak Markets will be running for the first time in Moree on Sunday 29 October at the Aboriginal Sculpture walk at Jellicoe Park.
New inclusive playground for Gunnedah
Kitchener Park in Gunnedah is set for a major upgrade to include an inclusive playground.
Cold storage research could put a freeze on red meat waste
A new report shows inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.