A Red Alert has been issued for Malpas Dam near Guyra after high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae were detected in untreated water, prompting health warnings for residents and visitors.
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Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle, What's on
Community unites to grow local food futures at Home Grown Garden Tour launch
Armidale’s love for fresh food, sustainable living and community connection will be on full display this Friday evening as the Home Grown Garden Tour kicks off with an inspiring launch event at the Armidale Playhouse.
Posted inGlen Innes, Parenting and kids
A new place to play: Glen Innes’ Nature Play Park officially opens
Laughter, movement and community connection filled Anzac Park on Saturday, 7 February, as families and children came together to celebrate the official opening of Glen Innes’ Nature Play Park.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
History to be part of this year’s Armidale Autumn Festival
Heritage skills and historic machinery will take centre stage at Armidale’s 2026 Autumn Festival, with new demonstrations showcasing lost trades and early agricultural innovation
Posted inWalcha
Walcha grazier Sam Mackaway quietly spreads lifesaving message on Muster Dogs
Viewers of ABC TV’s Muster Dogs would have noticed Walcha grazier Sam Mackaway and his bright shirts, but they’re more than a fashion statement, and he’s hoping they’ll save lives after his own tragic losses.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Honouring country’s beginnings with Remembering Reg Lindsay
Remembering Reg Lindsay returned to the Tamworth Country Music Festival this year, continuing the long-running tribute to one of Australian country music’s most influential early figures.
Posted inExpos, conferences and meetings, Gunnedah, Youth
Register now: stallholder opportunities at 2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on businesses, services, education providers and industries to secure their spot at the2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo in April.
Posted inObituary, Uralla Shire
Tributes flow for Uralla Shire Councillor Lone Petrov
Uralla Shire is mourning the loss of Councillor Leonie Christine “Lone” Petrov, who passed away in hospital on Sunday 8 February after a short illness. She was 74.
Posted inBusiness, Glen Innes, Money, New England Surrounds
Interest rate hike risks tipping regional businesses over the edge
There are warnings last week’s interest rate hike will strip cash from small businesses, forcing owners to shelve investment, let staff go and trim budgets.
Posted inBusiness, Fantastic Feb 26, Health, Inverell
Strength, confidence, and community at Zero One Inverell
In a fitness industry often dominated by quick fixes and high-intensity trends, Zero One Coaching in Inverell is taking a more grounded, long-term approach, one built on strength, education and confidence.