The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival generated $1.79m for Glen Innes Severn and attracted almost 4,000 attendees across region.
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Uralla forum tackles growing native seed shortage
Uralla will host a national forum tackling a critical shortage of native seed, a growing challenge threatening Australia’s environmental restoration and biodiversity projects.
Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause
A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.
Third motorcycle fatality in a week closes New England Highway
A motorcyclist has died in a crash near Wallabadah, the third motorcycle fatality on New England roads in less than a week.
Youth Booth recognised with another state-wide award nomination
The Youth Booth has been named a finalist in the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
New England renters could benefit from cheaper power under solar reform proposal
Renters across the New England region could gain access to cheaper, cleaner energy under new proposals that would give tenants the right to use portable solar panels and batteries.
PCYC clubs across New England North West record thousands of youth visits
PCYC clubs across the New England North West recorded thousands of members and youth program attendances during another record year for the organisation.
Hazlewood’s champion Challengers smiling despite defeat
Josh Hazlewood’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken pole position in the IPL playoffs despite losing heavily to Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Take the guesswork out of feeding livestock
Northern Tablelands producers are being urged to use feed testing to improve livestock nutrition as seasonal conditions continue deteriorating.
Right to Repair discussion paper welcomed
Farmers could soon gain greater freedom to repair and service their own machinery, with the Federal Government proposing to extend Right to Repair laws to agriculture.
