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Posted inGood News, Indigenous, New England Surrounds, Parenting and kids

One mum’s baby bundles become life-changing charity

blankby AAPDecember 14, 2025December 15, 2025

A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.

Posted inArmidale, Good News, Tamworth

UNE Giving Tree returns to support local families across Armidale and Tamworth

blankby Kate BrownDecember 12, 2025December 14, 2025

The University of New England’s Giving Tree returns this December, expanding its reach to support local charities in Armidale and Tamworth.

Posted inAwards, Good News, Moree

Moree’s Kamala Wheeler honoured as NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year

blankby Penelope ShawDecember 12, 2025December 11, 2025

Moree’s own Kamala Wheeler has been recognised on the state stage, receiving the 2025 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Award for her decades of service with the NSW State Emergency Service.

Posted inGood News, Inverell

A Taste of Christmas for the Inverell community

blankby Penelope ShawDecember 10, 2025December 14, 2025

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.

Posted inGood News, Tamworth

Tamworth man wins $15 million Oz Lotto

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 10, 2025December 14, 2025

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

blankby Emily LonghurstDecember 9, 2025December 10, 2025

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

blankby Penelope ShawDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Good News

Lyāmbay Dancers Shine Bright on Local and National Stages

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 9, 2025December 16, 2025

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 inGood News, Inverell, Youth

Inverell Youth Advisory Council plans huge 2026

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 8, 2025December 16, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 6, 2025December 8, 2025

Gunnedah Shire Library’s creativity and ingenuity has captured the spotlight at the NSW Public Libraries Association’s annual conference.

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