Rugby union players from across the state will descend on Tamworth this weekend for the hotly contested NSW Country Rugby Union Championships.
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Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
Posted inAgriculture, Expos, conferences and meetings, Local News
“Our Future in Farming”: The 41st annual Primex Agricultural Field Day is on this weekend
Norco Primex Field Day will deliver our future in farming showcasing advancements in sustainable farming and primary industries this weekend.
Posted inGunnedah, Markets and Fairs
Gunnedah residents invited to first ever Welcome Markets
Gunnedah Shire Council and Two Rivers Arts Council will team up on Saturday to host the first ever Welcome Markets in Wolseley Park.
Posted inSchool News, Tamworth
Local high school music teacher triumphs at National Band Championships
Local high school music teacher Bruce Myers has returned home victorious from the 2025 Australian National Band Championships.
Posted inArmidale
Bag a bargain at the Armidale Rotary Book Fair
Armidale Rotary’s Book Fair is back in 2025 with a treasure trove of books and more to entice all book lovers to make the journey.
Posted inEconomy, Housing, Inverell, Regional Development, Uralla
Uralla and Inverell to benefit from NSW Government’s Fast-Track home plan
More than 1,200 homes are set to be fast-tracked with Uralla and Inverell the latest recipients of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW Government moves to legalise virtual fencing for cattle
In a move that will bring NSW legislation in line with Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, the NSW Government has announced that they will legalise virtual fencing for cattle in the state.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Good News, Local News, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Where can I get a democracy sausage on election day?
One of the most important questions on May 3 will be… where can I get a democracy sausage? We’ve got a list of places!
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Stephen Pope, Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party, Parkes
Frontline care worker and proud Gumbaynggirr man, Stephen Pope is stepping up as the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party candidate for Parkes.