He was 17 when he joined the Navy, watched Japan surrender in Tokyo Bay, and never stopped serving his community since. Now, at 101, Armidale is giving Ron Vickress the keys to the city.
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Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri, Training and courses
Narrabri farmers offered free help with succession planning
When should farming families start talking about who takes over the property? A free Narrabri session says the answer is: earlier than you think.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Local News
New England community invited to have say on $60m energy fund
Locals are being handed a direct say in how $60 million from the region’s renewable energy zone gets spent, with surveys, a webinar and community sessions open now.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events, Glen Innes
Glen Innes farmer says people, not paperwork, keep farms safe
Glen Innes farmer Katie Saul says the safest farms aren’t built on paperwork, they’re built on people who genuinely look out for one another. Here’s why she says visible leadership matters.
Posted inArmidale, What's on
Sky News star Paul Murray live from Armidale this Sunday
Sky News star Paul Murray is rolling into Armidale for a live broadcast this weekend, and getting a proper New England welcome with minus 3 the forecast, and lots of things to chat about.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events, National News
New coin honours the land’s unsung heroes
A horse, a dog, an eagle and a story of grit. The Royal Australian Mint’s newest coin honours the rural battlers behind our beef, wool and grain.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Gunnedah, What's on
Flickerfest rolls into Gunnedah with the cream of short films
A dog therapist, a chaotic baby shower and a Hollywood name behind the camera. Flickerfest brings 35 years of the world’s best short films to Gunnedah’s Civic Theatre this August, spanning six countries and every emotion in between.
Posted inArmidale, What's on
Armidale library opens its doors for a day of discovery
Ever wanted to “borrow” a person instead of a book? Armidale library is throwing open its doors on 30 July, with behind the scenes tours, a creative studio and living books with extraordinary stories to tell.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Energy, Inverell Shire
Residents invited to have their say on Inverell battery project
Construction on the proposed Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) could begin as early as 2028, with the project now moving toward a major public consultation stage next week.
Posted inInverell, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Inverell set to host its biggest Joeys Mini World Cup yet, but organiser calls for more local teams
Inverell will once again become a football village this spring, with the Rale Rasic Joeys Mini World Cup set to run from Monday, 28 September to Sunday, 4 October.