Cancer patients across the New England will have greater access to potentially life-saving treatments, with the North West Cancer Centre in Tamworth receiving a major funding boost to expand clinical trials
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Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Gunnedah
New Englanders asked to share the Christmas spirit with the Salvos
It’s not yet November, but the Christmas appeals have begun with the Salvos readying for a big demand as the tough economic conditions make this time of year a bit harder for many of our neighbours.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards, Gunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional
Nominate your local heros for an Australia Day Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, with every council across the country calling for locals to help recognise the people and groups who make their communities better places to live.
Posted inGood News, Quirindi, What's on
Sounds of the Season: a magical Christmas concert in Quirindi
The festive spirit will shine brightly in Quirindi this November, as the community gathers for an evening of music, joy, and candlelit magic at Sounds of the Season – a special Christmas concert presented by Quirindi Rotary and Pursehouse Rural.
Posted inAgriculture, Awards
Future leaders wanted for Australia’s cotton industry
Applications are now open for the 2026 intake of the Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP) — the cotton industry’s flagship leadership development initiative.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Business, Good News
Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard: handmade magic and a growing online adventure
From hand-crafted dragons and whimsical dolls to enchanted accessories, this family-run business has become a beloved name for anyone who believes in the magic of make-believe. But wait… there’s more…
Posted inGood News, Markets and Fairs, Uralla
Fairy magic to return to Uralla in November
Mark your calendars and dust off your wings — the Uralla Fairy Festival is coming back on Saturday, 22 November 2025, from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Posted inGood News, Quirindi
New Quirindi pool open in weeks
The new Quirindi Aquatic Centre is nearing completion, with Liverpool Plains Shire Council confirming the facility will open for the upcoming 2025/26 summer season from Saturday, 22 November 2025.
Posted inArmidale, Good News
PLC’s next group of leaders begin their work
Young women of character from across the region have been inducted to begin their leadership roles at PLC Armidale’s commencement assembly last week.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Youth
Narrabri young leader shines in national competition
Caitlin Evans of Narrabri will join five other winners from other Australian states and territories at Country to Canberra’s Power Trip