Moree’s own Kamala Wheeler has been recognised on the state stage, receiving the 2025 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Award for her decades of service with the NSW State Emergency Service.
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Posted inLifestyle, Tamworth, What's on
Tamworth Community invited to festive Pool Party at Scully Park
Families across Tamworth are invited to dive into the Christmas spirit at a free community pool party hosted by Centacare New England North West on Friday, 12 December 2025.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Feature, Health
Armidale Ultrasound opens new home with expanded services for the community
Armidale residents now have improved access to modern, affordable medical imaging, with Armidale Ultrasound officially opening their new premises in Armidale today – including welcoming a brand new CT machine.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Inverell
A Taste of Christmas for the Inverell community
Food for the Soul is once again hosting its annual A Taste of Christmas event, offering a free takeaway Christmas meal for anyone in the community who may need a little extra support or simply appreciates the gesture during what can be a difficult time of year.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
PLC Armidale leads region in outstanding NAPLAN results
PLC Armidale has cemented its position as the top-performing secondary school in the New England North West, while TAS has taken out the top spot at the primary school level, in the 2025 NAPLAN results.
Posted inEducation, Good News, Health
UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs
The University of New England has been selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to receive additional Commonwealth-supported medical places, in a major win for regional health workforce education.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Social issues and services
Boost to paediatric allied health workforce set to reduce wait times across NSW
Children and families across New South Wales are set to benefit from significantly improved access to essential health services, following the recruitment of 32 new paediatric allied health professionals under the Minns Labor Government’s $17.9 million investment.
Posted inBusiness, Economy, Inverell Shire, Local News, Regional Development
Inverell Shire Council Releases 2024–2025 Annual Report
Inverell Shire Council has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, outlining a year marked by steady financial performance, substantial capital works and a continued focus on maintaining essential services across the region.
Posted inArmidale, Domestic Violence, Social issues and services
Armidale community stands together for The Clothesline Project
As part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, Women’s Shelter Armidale is inviting the community to come together for The Clothesline Project, a free and powerful awareness event taking place in the Armidale Mall on Wednesday 10 December from 11am to 2pm.
Posted inArts, Tamworth, What's on
Spotlight on regional music at Tamworth Symposium
The Symposium, Resonance: Exploring the Sound and Significance of Regional Music, will bring together experts from diverse musical backgrounds to examine how music shapes social, cultural, educational and economic life in regional Australia.