A call for peace and light echoed across continents this Christmas as religious leaders urged unity, compassion and an end to violence during a season marked by both celebration and grief.
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Posted inArmidale, Feature, Housing, Tamworth
Fewer houses make it hard for local selling agents to meet demand
A rush on houses by investors has created a shortage in Armidale and Tamworth, making it hard for local agents to keep up with demand.
Posted inCommunity action, Feature, Memorials and funerals
Memorials and funerals as the community begins to heal
The funerals for the 15 lives lost at Bondi Beach last Sunday have begun, while memorials and gatherings are held across the world, including a public gathering in Armidale this Saturday, and the community begins to heal.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Guyra
Ben Lomond school will go into recess to start 2026
Ben Lomond Public School will temporarily close at the end of term 4 after a recent consultation with parents, carers and the local community.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Glen Innes, Tourism
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones
Glen Innes locals and visitors are invited to gather this Sunday, 21 December, to mark the summer solstice at the Australian Standing Stones.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Tamworth
Free uni prep info session for 2026 students
Local Year 12 graduates considering university in 2026 are invited to attend a free information session to learn how to ‘do uni’.