The Barwon River Campsite in Mungindi has been lit up in Maroon and Blue, with the intensity of the Mungindi Border Battle already building after the Mighty NSW Blues smashed the cane toads in last night’s thriller.
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Posted inArmidale, Feature, Health, Walcha
10-hour journeys for blood tests expose the toll of rural healthcare gaps
A New England mother drives 10 hours for blood tests, exposing the emotional and financial toll of rural fertility care.
Posted inMoney, National News
RBA lifts cash rate to 4.35% as oil shock fuels inflation pressure
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate to 4.35 per cent, delivering a third consecutive interest rate hike
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Gunnedah, Wellbeing
How rounding meditation works for Miranda Kerr and her children
She’s a long way from Gunnedah, but Miranda Kerr still tries to stay grounded, saying she regularly meditates with her young sons and has revealed yoga is a vital part of her wellness routine.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Science and Research
The century-long battle against weeds heads to space
It might have a romantic name but African lovegrass wreaks havoc on the landscape, as researchers trial satellite technology and AI to combat the invasive weed.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Wolfes and divorce dominate Golden Guitars
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson reunited at the 2026 Country Music Awards, winning song and single of the year for The Divorce Song, while the Wolfe Brothers cleaned up to take home five Golden Guitars.
Posted inEnvironment, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Glen Innes gets support on biochar vision
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured full support from the Local Government NSW board for its motion backing the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap
Posted inArmidale, National News
Australians urged to light a candle for National Day of Mourning
Australia will pause on Thursday in a rare national day of mourning to honour the 15 people killed in the Chanukah Massacre terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
Bendemeer’s Hazelwood to line up for T20 World Cup squad
Australia have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, with Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood in the line-up. Read more here.
Posted inNational News
Call for peace this Christmas
A call for peace and light echoed across continents this Christmas as religious leaders urged unity, compassion and an end to violence during a season marked by both celebration and grief.