New England residents can celebrate the beauty of the ground beneath our feet this week as part of International Compost Awareness Week 2023 (7-13 May 2023).
Awareness Events
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Youth Homelessness Matters Day marked with free event and petition
Youth Homelessness Matters Day is on this Wednesday April 19, and local organisation Pathfinders are holding a free event at the Armidale Skate Park.
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Push for early warning awareness on World Parkinson’s day
Today, April 11, is World Parkinson’s Day, and Parkinson’s Australia wants education about the early warning signs.
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Pollies scarf up for scouting
NSW members of federal Parliament, including local Member for New England Barnaby Joyce, have scarfed up in support of Scouts NSW
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Ride to Give begins today
The Ride to Give sees 55 cyclists travel a 485km loop over three days through Armidale, Tamworth, and Bingara, to raise money for charity.
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Thank your pharmacist today
Today is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, when politicians, healthcare professionals, and the public are asked to thank their local pharmacists for their dedication to improving the health of our communities.
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March into yellow for endometriosis
Wear yellow in March to raise awareness and funds for Endometriosis Awareness Month.
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Getting diagnosed as coeliac can change more than your diet
March 13 to 20 is Coeliac Awareness Week across Australia, encouraging people to get tested if they have concerns.
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First feature length film by a female Saudi director on show for Harmony Day
UNE is running a Harmony Day event showing the Saudi Arabian drama film, Wadjda, the first feature length film made by a female Saudi director.
Posted inAwareness Events, Tamworth
Farrer takes it all off for World’s Greatest Shave
74 students and 5 teachers from Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School have raised their hands for the World’s Greatest Shave this week.