More than 850,000 unpaid carers around the state are being recognised this week as the NSW Government, service providers, and the community celebrates National Carers Week.

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Record NSW Landcare Enabling Program underway
The NSW Government is launching the first phase of the $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program.
Digital hub for regional, rural and remote women launched
A dedicated digital resource designed for women living in the state’s regional, rural and remote regions has been launched ahead of International Day of Rural Women on 15 October.
Petition to bring a doctor to Barraba
Kevin Anderson has lodged a petition with 1000 signatures calling on the government to address the doctor shortage in Barraba
Saturday Sounds returns to Tamworth this weekend
Live music will fill the Tamworth CBD each Saturday of the warmer months with the return of Saturday Sounds.
Local leader urges Yes vote in referendum
Liberal MP Aileen MacDonald has urged people to vote “Yes” this Saturday based on the disadvantage of the First Nations community she saw in her role as a community corrections officer.
Joyce: stop hiding road safety data
A national campaign to force state governments to be transparent about their road safety data has been endorsed by Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce.
Marshall calls for drought support measures
With seasonal conditions worsening across the region and many parts of country NSW quickly sliding into drought, Adam Marshall has called on the State Government to immediately initiate drought support measures
Armidale CWA goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CWA Armidale Branch hosted a wildly successful BBQ for Breast Cancer last Saturday as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Shenhua land in the Liverpool Plains returned to the people
Following the cancellation of Shenhua’s plans to mine on the Liverpool Plains, work is underway to regenerate the land for the benefit of the community and the environment.