Aboriginal families and children in care will have improved access to culturally-safe legal and social support following the launch of a new specialist service aimed at keeping families together.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inGeneral News
Community groups encouraged to apply for grants to upgrade infrastructure
The next round of the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program is open now.
Posted inGeneral News
UNESAP winners announced at NERAM awards night
Winners of the UNESAP school art prize were announced at NERAM last week, with nearly 300 students and their families attending the awards night.
Posted inNSW Politics
Country Mayors demand equity for the regions in upcoming state budget
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has called on the NSW Government to address critical priorities for regional and rural communities as it approaches the September Budget.
Posted inCrime
Police appeal for information following crime spree stretching from Narrabri to Gunnedah
Police are appealing for public assistance following property crime offences throughout the region yesterday.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
NSW Transport seeking 100 regional trainees
Transport NSW is trying to recruit trainees across the state including in Tamworth, Armidale, Narrabri and Glen Innes.
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tamworth
Touch footy in Tamworth to help kids with tough backgrounds
Police and community service providers came together in Tamworth last week to host a touch football event with local children who have been in the criminal justice system.
Posted inGuyra
Guyra’s Men’s Shed refurbishment officially open
Guyra’s refurbished and expanded Men’s Shed officially opened for business last weekend
Posted inArts
Narrabri’s turn for Flickerfest
The Flickerfest tour went to Armidale and Gunnedah earlier in the year, and now it’s Narrabri’s turn, with the best of short film festival at the Crossing Theatre this Friday.
Posted inEnergy
Building local capacity now to get renewable-ready
Heidi McElnea, Engagement Coordinator for Community Power Agency, says the renewable energy transition needs rural and regional Australia in order to meet the emission-reduction targets