As communities across the New England region prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week, organisations are highlighting the evolving ways Australians are giving back amid rising cost-of-living pressures and increasingly busy lives.
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New England creative events to raise awareness of DV
A series of powerful community events will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Posted inAwards, Awareness Events, Volunteering
Nominations open to recognise region’s quiet achievers
Know someone who gives their time to help others? Nominations are now open to recognise the New England’s volunteers.
Posted inAwareness Events, What's on, Women
Celebrating International Women’s Day in New England
2026 marks a 115-year milestone for International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s theme, Give to Gain, highlights the power of collective generosity and the belief that “when women thrive, we all rise”.
Posted inAwareness Events, Education, Gunnedah, Manilla, Quirindi, Women
Women’s Week seeks to break barriers with deadly science
Girls in Gunnedah, Manilla and Quirindi will be at the centre of a statewide celebration next week, as culturally grounded STEM workshops roll into New England schools for NSW Women’s Week.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, What's on
Central Park gathering planned to support Iranian democracy movement
A peaceful community gathering will take place in Armidale’s Central Park on Sunday, February 8, to show solidarity with people in Iran who are calling for democratic reform and an end to the current Islamic regime.
Posted inAwareness Events, Deepwater
Deepwater locals urged to register for 2026 Black Dog Ride One Dayer
Locals in the Deepwater area are being encouraged to throw their support behind next year’s Black Dog Ride One Dayer, with registrations now open
Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Federal Politics, NSW Politics, Women
Big investment in DV services on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women has brought a major focus to government investment and community action this year, with both state and federal governments announcing significant funding aimed at preventing violence
Posted inAwareness Events, Local News
Stand with the Land this National Ag Day
New England locals have been encouraged to get involved, celebrate and help raise awareness about where our food and other products come from, as part of this year’s National Agriculture Day celebrations.
Posted inAwareness Events, General News, Health
Busting myths for Australian Food Safety Week
In the lead up to Australian Food Safety Week 8 to 15 November 2025, the Food Safety Information Council has released a national survey that shows 66% of Australians surveyed recall experiencing some form of food poisoning or gastro and 51% of those incorrectly blame the last thing they ate.