Today is the United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an important day to raise awareness of Australia’s ongoing efforts to prepare communities for the next drought.
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Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Double album launch in Armidale
Studio Folk Club and Boobooks will be hosting a special double album launch concert from folk artists Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek on 10th July.
Posted inAwards, Moree
Moree wins Borderless Communities Award
Moree’s partnership with Balonne Shire Council has been recognised at State’s Local Government 2024 Excellence Awards.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Local festivals and shows, Uralla
Celebrating the longest night of the year around the New England region
A day that has the least hours of sunshine hardly sounds like something worth celebrating, but it’s a popular day to enjoy in the New England.
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Multicultural festival returns for another year bigger and better than ever
Gunnedah’s annual Multicultural Festival is back bigger and better than ever this weekend.
Posted inAwards, Uralla
Scholarships boost community transport in NSW
Jo-Ann Fletcher from Tablelands Community Transport in Uralla has won one of eight industry scholarships that have been awarded to the community transport sector.
Posted inAwards, Glen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council celebrates Local Government award wins
Glen Innes Severn Council is celebrating a remarkable evening at the NSW Local Government Awards after taking home multiple awards.
Posted inGwydir Shire, Indigenous, Memorials and funerals
Hundreds attend Myall Creek Massacre commemoration
Hundreds of people have gathered to remember the day Aboriginal people were massacred by stockmen in our region 186 years ago.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Local ambassador for Migraine Australia hopes for “More compassion and understanding”
New England Ambassador for Migraine Australia, Inverell’s Megan Gaukroger, says Migraine Awareness Month is a great time to learn, but compassion is needed all year round.
Posted inAwards, Kentucky
Dobson’s Distillery cracks another winning creation
Dobson’s Distillery in Kentucky has unveiled its inaugural blended whiskey, a unique creation that marries the delicate flavours of Japanese styles with the rich heritage of Irish whiskey.