Food for the Soul is once again hosting its annual A Taste of Christmas event, offering a free takeaway Christmas meal for anyone in the community who may need a little extra support or simply appreciates the gesture during what can be a difficult time of year.
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Tamworth man wins $15 million Oz Lotto
A Tamworth man’s winning marked 18-game entry was purchased at Northgate News, delivering him the Division 1 prize.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Good News
Powering up Armidale: The church helping locals cut their bills
At Armidale Uniting Church, the shift toward clean energy has become a practical, community-focused effort
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
PLC Armidale leads region in outstanding NAPLAN results
PLC Armidale has cemented its position as the top-performing secondary school in the New England North West, while TAS has taken out the top spot at the primary school level, in the 2025 NAPLAN results.
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Lyāmbay Dancers Shine Bright on Local and National Stages
Armidale’s Lyāmbay Aboriginal Dance Group has capped off an extraordinary year, dazzling audiences from Armidale to Sydney with their passion, commitment, and cultural pride.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Inverell, Youth
Inverell Youth Advisory Council plans huge 2026
The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has wrapped up a whirlwind year, presenting its annual report to Council and signalling that 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting.
Posted inArts, Education, Good News, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Library wins gong for innovative, intergenerational program
Gunnedah Shire Library’s creativity and ingenuity has captured the spotlight at the NSW Public Libraries Association’s annual conference.
Posted inEducation, Good News, Health
UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs
The University of New England has been selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to receive additional Commonwealth-supported medical places, in a major win for regional health workforce education.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Local festivals and shows
Christmas in the Mall draws thousands for a night of festive fun
Christmas in the Mall has been hailed a huge success, with thousands turning out last night to enjoy a warm Armidale evening filled with music, colour, and Christmas cheer – and the fun moves to Guyra tonight.
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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.