Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
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Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
New England households to benefit from energy support funding
New England households will get help cutting energy bills, with Southern New England Landcare sharing $4.7 million in state funding.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Environment, Feature, Federal Politics
F4CA report says farmers carry industry’s climate load
Farmers are already propping up Australia’s climate accounts for free, while coal, gas and oil buy their way out of cutting pollution at the source, according to a new report from Farmers for Climate Action.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Indigenous, What's on
UNE’s Oorala Aboriginal Centre marks 40 years with community day
Forty years on, UNE’s Oorala Aboriginal Centre is throwing open its doors for a free community day of music, culture and connection. Here’s what’s on.
Posted inArts, Feature, Local News
UNE launches national art competition for high school students
UNE is calling on young artists to showcase their creativity in a new national competition offering a $5,000 prize and major exhibition opportunity.
Posted inAgribusiness, Armidale, Cost of Living, Feature
Agribusiness group warns pesticide fee hike will push up grocery prices
ndependent analysis says a looming pesticide fee hike could shrink farmers’ access to new products and push grocery prices even higher. Here’s the industry’s warning.
Posted inFeature, Fundraiser, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
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.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Feature, Moree
Moree community invited to have their say at council Q&A
Moree Plains residents are being invited to meet councillors and council staff, ask questions and raise local issues at a community Q&A session later this month.
Posted inAwards, Business, Feature, Tamworth
Tamworth Quality Business Awards salutes community stalwart Helen Tickle
More than 840 people turned out for Tamworth’s biggest business night of the year, with a four-decade community stalwart taking home the top honour. See who else took home a trophy.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tamworth
Police investigate break-ins and alleged kidnapping across Tamworth
Police are investigating a series of break-ins, vehicle thefts and an alleged kidnapping across Tamworth early Monday.