A free one-day workshop will be held in Tenterfield later this month to help local people who may be facing difficulties living in ‘the bush.’
Mental Health
TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health
TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.
Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health
BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,
Farmsafe warns of mental health impact of burnout and near misses
As National Farm Safety Week continues, Farmsafe is highlighting the link between burnout, situational distress, and the often-unseen mental health risks in farming.
NSW records highest farm deaths as safety campaign calls for cultural change
New South Wales recorded more farm fatalities than any other state in 2024, with 19 lives lost, as part of a nationwide surge in on-farm deaths detailed in the 2025 Safer Farms Report released today.
Mateship, music & men’s Health: A memorable Men’s Night Out in Glen Innes
Over 120 community members gathered at the Glen Innes Services Club on Friday for an unforgettable evening of mateship, music, and mental health awareness.
A glamorous night for a life-saving cause: Lifeline Tamworth Gala Ball 2025
Step back in time to the roaring twenties at the inaugural Lifeline New England North West Gala Ball. Read more here.
UNE seeks 100 people for neuroscience study on depression
UNE is looking for people to take part in a large study to help improve the early diagnosis and treatment of depression.
New Chancellor induction clouded by student welfare concerns
The University of New England has officially welcomed its new Chancellor, Dr Sarah Pearson, but her installation ceremony and this week’s graduation ceremonies have been overshadowed by claims of ongoing student mistreatment at Robb College.
DART Calls for Banksia House detox facility
Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment New England Northwest is one step closer to achieving its dream of having a dedicated detoxification centre in Tamworth after Council last night voted unanimously to write a letter to Hunter New supporting DART NENW’s idea to repurpose the Banksia House building.
