With just hours left until nominations close, locals are being urged to put forward the unsung heroes of their communities for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards
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Posted inSport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth, get out and get dirty at the Mountain Bikers Triple-Event Weekend
Tamworth will be buzzing with bikes as Tamworth Mountain Bikers host their Triple Event Weekend, featuring school races, family fun, and the AusCycling state series at Tamworth Mountain Bike Park.
Posted inAgriculture, Local festivals and shows, Moree
Moree gears up for inaugural Harvestfest
The newest ag event for the region is by harvesters, for harvesters, without the tourist tyre-kickers.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport
Olympian comes to town for NIAS awards
An Olympic cyclist will headline the 33rd annual Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) Academy Awards, to be held in Armidale this weekend.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Mungindi
Mungindi Show returns with crowd favourites
The Mungindi Show is back with a packed three-day program set to draw crowds from near and far , and promises to be better than ever.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Last chance to catch Flickerfest in Gunnedah this weekend
Film lovers in the New England region have one final chance to experience the magic of Flickerfest in Gunnedah this weekend
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri, Recreation
Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery & Cast Iron Chef Weekend this August
Eulah Creek is where it’s all happening on the first weekend in August, for the Cast Iron Chef and Vintage Machinery Events.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Armidale’s International Film Festival returns for its 17th season
Known for its diverse and carefully curated program, the festival will run over two weeks this August, bringing a world of storytelling to the local screen.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Science and Research
Bringing microbes to the masses: Gal Winter wins inaugural ASM Award
Dr Gal Winter, microbiologist, educator, and science communicator based at the University of New England, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Australian Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) National Communication Award.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
Communication failures major risk to farm safety
From spotty mobile reception to assumptions about who’s where and doing what, communication failures are putting lives at risk on Australian farms.