Narrabri Shire Libraries will launch a four-week program uniting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents through storytelling, cultural exchange and community connections.
Education
Education front and centre in Premier’s visit to Tamworth
Premier Chris Minns has used a visit to Tamworth to showcase a series of education investments, culminating in the opening of a facility positioning the city as a growing pilot training hub.
Teams tackle time at 13th da Vinci Decathlon in Armidale
Nearly 500 students from across regional NSW have gathered in Armidale today for the 13th Northern NSW da Vinci Decathlon
Freshwater turtles are dying while environmental water sits in dam
One of the last strongholds for the broad-shelled turtle in the Gwydir Wetlands is on the brink of disappearing. Read more here.
Aboriginal communities lead effort to bring endangered Bell’s turtles back to Northern Tablelands rivers
Aboriginal communities across the Northern Tablelands are helping release hundreds of endangered Bell’s turtle hatchlings back into local rivers this year.
Armidale Eisteddfod entries open
Entries have opened for the 2026 Armidale Eisteddfod, with organisers inviting musicians, performers and composers of all ages to take part in one of the region’s longest-running cultural events.
New preschool service fills regional gap at Wallabadah
A new mobile preschool has opened at Wallabadah Hall, giving local families greater access to early childhood education through Ooranga Family Mobile Resource Unit.
Local athletes to benefit from new high-performance academy
UNE has teamed up with Armidale Regional Council to nurture the region’s top young athletes, as part of the inaugural Talent ID High Performance Academy.
Internationally acclaimed pianist coming to Armidale this month
Music lovers in Armidale are being invited to enjoy two special concerts this month featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dr Yi-Yang Chen, with the events raising funds to support young musicians in the region.
UNE to play key role in national research addressing Long COVID care gap
The University of New England will play a key role in a $3 million national research project aimed at transforming care for more than one million Australians living with Long COVID.
