It’s a magical morning across the New England region, with snow transforming towns into a picturesque winter wonderland
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Posted inAwards, Grants and funding
Last chance to nominate for Australia Day Awards
With just hours left until nominations close, locals are being urged to put forward the unsung heroes of their communities for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport
Olympian comes to town for NIAS awards
An Olympic cyclist will headline the 33rd annual Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) Academy Awards, to be held in Armidale this weekend.
Posted inGood News, Legal, Moree
Legal Aid opens office in Moree to improve access
People in Moree will have greater access to legal services at their doorstep with the official opening of a new Legal Aid NSW office to meet growing demand this week.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Science and Research
Bringing microbes to the masses: Gal Winter wins inaugural ASM Award
Dr Gal Winter, microbiologist, educator, and science communicator based at the University of New England, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Australian Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) National Communication Award.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Warialda
Warialda’s time to shine
This coming Sunday (27th July) will see Warialda locals exert some elbow grease in an effort to bring about a more vibrant and cleaner community.
Posted inAgriculture, Good News, Youth
Future strong for farming with new leaders and support for young farmers
Five young rural leaders have been awarded NSW Farmers Tertiary Scholarships as the organisation’s annual conference ushered in a new leadership team and renewed focus on the next generation of agriculture.
Posted inFire, Good News, Local News, Tamworth, Volunteering
Boost for fire preparedness as new trucks roll out across New England
Six new trucks have been presented and 45 local RFS volunteers honoured at an event in Tamworth, while the bush fire danger season has been permanently extended for Uralla, Walcha and Armidale.
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Narrabri Shire
Bouncing back: Endangered bandicoot thrives in NSW after historic reintroduction
Nearly two years after their return to the wilds of north-western NSW, the endangered Shark Bay Bandicoot is thriving in its new home within the Pilliga State Conservation Area
Posted inCroppa Creek, Good News, Lifestyle
Croppa Creek Store’s ‘Nostalgia Oven’ reignites a passion for local recipes
In a time where most seem to find their next recipe online and cookbooks are seemingly becoming a thing of the past, Croppa Creek Store is reconnecting with the little town’s history, one recipe at a time.