The New England will benefit from the State Government’s allocation of $246.8 million over the next 4 years to Close the Gap to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in NSW.
Indigenous
Tamworth digital artist finalist in Indigenous Storytellers scholarship
Tamworth digital artist and proud Gomeroi woman Tess Reading is in the running to receive a $10,000 scholarship after being named as a finalist in the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, proudly presented by Façon Magazine.
Ancient knowledge meets modern tech at inaugural Ranger Gathering
Aboriginal Rangers from across New South Wales, the ACT and Northern Territory will converge near Tamworth in mid-June for the first-ever Ranger Gathering
New England PCYCs U-Nites for our youth
Moree’s PCYC is encouraging young people off the streets and into meaningful activities and mentorship in a safe space through the U-Nites program.
Thomas Mayo to meet with the Armidale community
Thomas Mayo may be quietly spoken, but he certainly has a lot to share as he returns to the New England this June.
Yuga-Li Gathering Festival to celebrate culture, connection and creativity on the Liverpool Plains
A colourful and meaningful new event is making its debut in the Liverpool Plains region this National Reconciliation Week.
Tamworth Aboriginal community unites
Several Tamworth Aboriginal organisations are uniting to host a day of healing, culture, and community connections in response to some devastating recent losses.
Koori Knockout history acknowledged
Excitement is building for the Koori Knockout to be held in Tamworth on the October long weekend, but a special moment today has acknowledged this history of the event.
Tamworth celebrates historic partnership
Tamworth has become Australia’s first council to sign a formal partnership with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation to work together on Closing the Gap.
A ‘David and Goliath battle’ ends in Nationals upset
The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.