MLA’s Social Media Academy returns 26–27 Nov 2025, offering hands-on TikTok training to help producers share engaging content, build trust, and highlight best practices in the red meat industry.
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Posted inAwareness Events, Crime, Money, National News
Calls to be smarter than scammers in scam awareness week
Australians are being urged to stay alert to scams as Scams Awareness Week runs from 25–29 August, with new figures showing both the scale of the problem and the importance of vigilance.
Posted inAwareness Events, Education, Local News
Workers are making their mark through vocational education and training
National Skills Week 2025 will be officially launched in New South Wales this Monday, celebrating the power of vocational education and training to transform careers, communities, and the NSW economy.
Posted inInverell, Sport, Sport and fitness events
NIAS to host annual UAA Talent ID Day for aspiring indigenous athletes
The Northern Inland region’s aspiring young indigenous athlete will descend on Inverell next Wednesday to participate in the annual NIAS / UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day.
Posted inArts, Awards
New England author shortlisted for prestigious NSW History Prize
Celebrated New England-based author Sophie Masson’s latest historical novel for young readers, Bold Ben Hall, has been shortlisted in the Young People’s History Prize at the 2025 NSW History Awards.
Posted inAgriculture, Awards
Tamworth cereal disease researcher awarded Brownhill Cup
Tamworth based cereal pathologist Dr Steven Simpfendorfer has been awarded the 2025 Brownhill Cup for his integrated management strategies
Posted inAgriculture, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Motorists warned of heavy traffic and steaks hit the barbie as AgQuip gets underway
Traffic control, closed roads, and reduced speed limits will be in place in and around Gunnedah as the agricultural world descends for the enormous field days.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Sport
Nominate a local legend for Community Sports Dad of the Year 2025
Australians are being called upon to nominate local dads making a difference in grassroots sport for the annual Community Sports Dad of the Year.
Posted inMoree, What's on
Register now for Moree Plains Shire Bulky Waste Collection in September
Moree Plains Shire residents are encouraged to register now for Moree Plains Shire Council’s free, bulky waste collection drive, scheduled for collection this September.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News, What's on
Celebrating 50 years of O’Connor Catholic College in Armidale
Former staff and students are expected to come from around the world for the 50-year anniversary of O’Connor Catholic College in Armidale.