Could your teenager be Australia’s next great political voice? A national competition wants students to write the speech they’d give as a newly elected MP.
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Posted inEquestrian and racing, What's on
Reindeer races and Christmas cheer as Wean gears up for 96th year on the track
Nearly a century of country racing tradition returns to the New England North West next month, with the Wean Picnic Races set to draw racegoers from across the region and beyond for what organisers promise will be their biggest and best year yet.
Posted inNew England Electorate, What's on
Voices of New England hosts online event tonight with campaign veteran
Tonight from 6pm: Voices of New England is hosting the woman who helped beat a Prime Minister.
Posted inArmidale, Technology, What's on
Armidale Library launches new club for digital creators
Armidale Library’s Digital Creators Club launches 21 July — free access to a pro recording studio, film gear and software for anyone aged 14+. Mentors also welcome.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Sport and fitness events, Youth
NAIDOC basketball gala day returns to Armidale
An Olympic medallist, free basketball competitions and cultural celebrations — Armidale’s NAIDOC Deadly 3×3 Gala Day is back on 9 July and everyone is welcome.
Posted inBingara, Local festivals and shows, What's on
Bingara’s Orange Festival returns with army band and 90 years of the Roxy
Bingara’s beloved Orange Festival is set to light up Gwydir Shire on Saturday, 4 July, with this year’s event carrying extra significance as the community marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Roxy Theatre.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
Save the date: Inaugural Surveying Careers Day to be held in Armidale
More than 60 regional students will explore surveying careers, emerging technologies and industry opportunities at Armidale’s inaugural Surveying Careers Day.
Posted inMoree, What's on
PWA brings big-time wrestling action to Moree
Moree is set to experience the spectacle of live professional wrestling for the first time this weekend, with Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA) bringing some of the country’s top wrestling talent to Moree Memorial Hall this Saturday, 13 June.
Posted inGlen Innes, What's on
Get ready for a very Wuthering Solstice in Glen Innes
The Australian Standing Stones will be awash with red and black this winter solstice as locals gather to channel their inner Kate Bush for Glen Innes’ first-ever Wuthering Heights Day.
Posted inCrime, Fundraiser, Torrington
Fundraiser launched for Torrington couple after violent attack
A fundraiser has been launched to raise funds for Keith and Dianne Blessing, the victims of a violent home invasion in Torrington who defended themselves by shooting their attacker.