Rising star Brooke Moran has been awarded the inaugural Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship
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Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Education, Mental Health, Tamworth
TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health
TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport, Tamworth Regional
NIAS 33rd Annual Academy Awards gala rescheduled to small celebration
Snow cancelled the 33rd NIAS Academy Awards, but a smaller event will be held in Tamworth, and top athletes including Bella Henderson and Archie Clarke have been recognised for 2024–2025.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Wiggles to return as ramp up to TCMF26 continues
Venue seats are filling and campsites are being claimed as the ramp up to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 begins.
Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth
Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health
BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Good News
Locals leverage City to Surf to raise funds
Locals from school students to a mum are taking part in this weekend’s City to Surf in Sydney to support causes they care about.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Inverell Shire, Youth
Inverell Youth Advisory Council Chair honoured with Minister’s Award
Josh Cathie, Chairperson of the Inverell Shire Youth Advisory Council (IYAC), has been awarded the prestigious Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement
Posted inArts, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Markets and Fairs, Tourism
Glen Innes Council secures $350K to grow Christmas in the Highlands
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured $350,000 through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program 2025–2028 to support a major expansion of its annual Christmas in the Highlands event over the next three years.
Posted inAwards, Business
Business brilliance on show across New England
Business excellence is lighting up the New England region as towns prepare for local award galas celebrating innovation, leadership, and community impact across a range of industries.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Workers and Unions
Tradie health more vital than ever amid shortages
Chronic pain is sidelining Aussie tradies, worsening workforce shortages. APA urges early physio care this Tradies National Health Month to keep our essential workers healthy and on the job.