Petrus Van Der Steen is stepping up to the election stage for the third time, contesting Parkes for the TOP.
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Posted inAgriculture, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth to host international Angus expo
Mooove over, the Zoetis Angus EXPO is coming to Tamworth this May, featuring the largest display of registered Angus Cattle in the Southern Hemisphere.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Rivalry Rides Again: Three local lads ride for the PBR Monster Energy Origin Series
Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry is strapping in for another showdown — but this isn’t rugby, and it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Posted inGood News, Inverell, Sport, What's on
Have a hit for a good cause at the Annual Rotary Club of Inverell Open Golf Day
Get ready to tee off for Inverell Rotary Club’s Charity Open Golf Day next weekend.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Narrabri Shire
Pilliga’s Bilby population flourishing
Our very own Aussie Easter Bunny, the Greater Bilby, is fighting its way back from the brink of extinction across Australia.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional, Water
Gunnedah Mayor raises concerns about Intervalley Pipeline Plan
Gunnedah Shire Mayor Collen Fuller has raised concerns about the NSW Government’s plan to bolster Tamworth’s water supply using means like intervalley pipelines and off-river storage.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla
New England Solar recognised in Climate Council Choice Awards
The New England Solar Farm was recognised in the Climate Council Choice Awards for successfully integrating large-scale renewable energy with traditional farming.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, What's on
Celebrate Mother’s Day and bridal fashion throughout the ages in Glen Innes
Glen Food Hub will host a very special new Mother’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 13. Held at the Glen Innes Community Centre from 10 am to 12pm, the event will feature a scrumptious high tea and a showcase of some of the community’s most prized possessions – their wedding dresses!
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Health, Parenting and kids
World Health Day Theme highlights the need for improved rural maternity care
Globally, nearly 300,000 women die each year from pregnancy or childbirth complications, and more than 2 million newborns do not survive their first month of life.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tenterfield
Show and Shine back at the Tenterfield Transport Museum
Motor vehicle enthusiasts get ready for another great weekend in Tenterfield as the annual Show and Shine rolls into town next weekend.