With just hours left until nominations close, locals are being urged to put forward the unsung heroes of their communities for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards
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Olympian comes to town for NIAS awards
An Olympic cyclist will headline the 33rd annual Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) Academy Awards, to be held in Armidale this weekend.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Science and Research
Bringing microbes to the masses: Gal Winter wins inaugural ASM Award
Dr Gal Winter, microbiologist, educator, and science communicator based at the University of New England, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Australian Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) National Communication Award.
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Entries open for region’s iconic fashion awards
Australia’s finest emerging and established designers are being called to the runway, with entries now open for the 2025 Fleece to Fashion Awards.
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Sporting local legends lead local King’s Birthday honours
Locals with connections to rugby league, basketball, and horse racing have led the local recipients of King’s Birthday honours.
Posted inArts, Awards, Good News, Wee Waa
Wee Waa’s Fragar fourth time lucky for Archibald win
The winner of this year’s prestigious Archibald Prize Julie Fragar says that growing up in Wee Waa inspired her art early on.
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Nominate now for your 2025 NENW Business Awards
Know a business standing out on their field? Get them recognised and nominate now for the 2025 New England North West Business Awards.
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Tamworth projects recognised in state awards
Tamworth Regional Council has been recognised as a finalist in three separate categories in the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
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Volunteers in the spotlight as nominations open for inaugural emergency award
People across NSW are urged to shine a light on the state’s dedicated and brave emergency volunteers, through the inaugural NSW Emergency Volunteer of the Year award.