The psychological impact of emergency service work is being brought into focus ahead of Thank a First Responder Day, with new data showing many frontline workers continue to carry the effects of trauma long after responding to emergencies.
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Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Local News
Applications closing soon to get a seat at the REZ table
EnergyCo is seeking new members for its New England REZ community reference groups, with vacancies open for residents representing community, environmental and business interests. Applications close Friday June 5.
Posted inNorth Coast, What's on
Beyond Jazz Weekender returns to Bellingen in August
The Beyond Jazz Weekender lands in Bellingen on 14-15 August 2026, delivering two distinct nights that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving and joyfully physical artform.
Posted inArts, Warialda, What's on
First Nations Art and community to come together at Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition
A celebration of First Nations art, culture and community will take centre stage in the New England region next month, with the annual Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition returning to Ceramic Break Sculpture Park on June 6.
Posted inArmidale, Consultations and feedback, Energy
Have your say on community batteries in the New England region
New England residents are being invited to help shape future community battery projects through local focus groups and interviews.
Posted inMungindi, Sport, What's on
Mungindi set for Border Battle as Blues take Origin 1
The Barwon River Campsite in Mungindi has been lit up in Maroon and Blue, with the intensity of the Mungindi Border Battle already building after the Mighty NSW Blues smashed the cane toads in last night’s thriller.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Moree, Tamworth, What's on
National Reconciliation Week marks milestone year with community events across New England
Communities across Australia are marking National Reconciliation Week this week, with this year’s theme – “All In for Reconciliation” – encouraging Australians to commit to reconciliation every day, not just during one week of the year.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Exhibitions and performances
The Neighbour at the Gate: Major New Exhibition Arrives at NERAM
NERAM’s new exhibition The Neighbour at the Gate explores colonialism, migration and identity through contemporary First Nations and Asian Australian art.
Posted inEnvironment, Expos, conferences and meetings, Uralla
Uralla forum tackles growing native seed shortage
Uralla will host a national forum tackling a critical shortage of native seed, a growing challenge threatening Australia’s environmental restoration and biodiversity projects.
Posted inAgriculture, North Coast, Petitions
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.