Inverell’s $30 million Aquatic Centre redevelopment has come in under budget, with a $2.3 million surplus now set to support future infrastructure and community projects across the Shire.
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Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Soil shocker: This book will make you love dirt
It’s not every day a book about dirt gets passed around like a family treasure, but this World Soils Day, New England locals are digging deep into a read that’s literally ground-breaking.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Narrabri, Tourism
Narrabri CBD to come alive with return of Christmas Pop-Up Shop
Narrabri Shire Council is once again bringing festive cheer and local foot traffic to the heart of the CBD with the return of its annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop, now in its fifth year.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Licence to spray: EPA kicks off North West pesticide campaign
NSW pesticide users are being urged to make sure they have the relevant licences and training ahead of a new compliance campaign kicking off in the northwest.
Posted inArmidale, Domestic Violence, Feature, Social issues and services
Armidale community stands together for The Clothesline Project
As part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, Women’s Shelter Armidale is inviting the community to come together for The Clothesline Project, a free and powerful awareness event taking place in the Armidale Mall on Wednesday 10 December from 11am to 2pm.
Posted inAwards, Education, Feature, Good News
Armidale students win big at the Young Scientist Awards
Students from across New South Wales showing a passion and flair for science were awarded last night’s Young Scientist of the Year Awards.
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Tooheys signs on as official beer partner for Tamworth Country Music Festival
Tooheys will take centre stage at the 2025 Toyota Tamworth Country Music Festival, with the iconic New South Wales brewer announced as the event’s new official beer partner.
Posted inDundee, Feature, Technology
Planned disruption to Telstra Mobile Network at Dundee
Mobile services in the Dundee area will be temporarily affected on Dec.5 as Telstra upgrades its mobile base station to bring a better 4G and new 5G.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Feature, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Skywhales to soar over Armidale at 2026 Autumn Festival
Armidale is set to witness an unforgettable sight in 2026, with the iconic skywhales to grace the skies during the city’s beloved Autumn Festival.
Posted inFeature, Health, Local News
More care for utes than health: rural men’s harsh truth
Long distances are not the only thing stopping young rural men seeing their doctor, with social stigma and loneliness also hindering care.