Artworks priced from $99 to $12,000 will go on show at the 2026 Packsaddle Exhibition at NERAM in Armidale, with all money raised going directly to the gallery.
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Push to lower Young Australian of the Year age after Dusty’s Canberra walk
A 12-year-old walked 540km to Canberra for sick country kids, and came home with $2 million and a push to change the rules for Young Australian of the Year.
Wheelchair adventurer who raised $200,000 for the bush becomes Rural Aid ambassador
She wheeled 441km across regional NSW and raised $200,000 for the bush. Now Sam Longmore has a new role, and she’s not done yet.
Tamworth stars to honour Dolly Parton with tribute concert
Tamworth’s country music royalty are gathering for a Dolly Parton tribute concert at next year’s TCMF, with ticket sales supporting her local literacy legacy.
Car meet revs up for Oncology Armidale
Cars, bikes and a sausage sizzle for a good cause. Armidale Car Meets is rallying the New England community this month, with every dollar raised going to Oncology Armidale.
Armidale’s 19 for 19 challenge moves to spectacular new home at Warrane Station
The 19 for 19 Challenge will take place at a new location this year, with organisers moving the beloved Armidale fundraising walk to Warrane Station for 2026.
Walcha publican rallies community to help flood-ravaged Nepal
Walcha publican Ganesh Sedhain has lost 11 friends and has more than 60 others missing after catastrophic flooding tore through his home region of Nepal, and is now turning his grief into action with a major community fundraiser.
Buy a badge this Legacy Week
Inverell Legacy needs volunteers, donors and badge-buyers this week, as the charity marks its biggest eligibility shake-up in 100 years.
Tamworth boy’s ride comes full circle for Ronald McDonald House
A Tamworth boy whose family once relied on Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW is now getting on his bike to help other families in the same situation.
Community urged to back Armidale’s nurses and midwives ball
Organisers of Armidale’s first Nightingale Ball are calling on the community to buy tickets and offer sponsorship, with just 10 tickets sold so far and a deadline fast approaching.
