Following electoral disaster in Toomelah at last year’s council election, the Australian Electoral Commission is pulling out all the stops to make sure that those who live remotely or in small villages have their vote counted.
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Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Tamworth
Protect you and your mob
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service has announce a series of Covid-19 vaccination clinics aimed at protecting the health and wellbeing of the community.
Posted inIndigenous, National News
Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens
Truth-telling is important but Australians must be prepared to listen and act to ensure the process is more than symbolic, an inquiry has been told.
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous, Social issues and services
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the “dire” reality for Indigenous children.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Local News
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship open for entries
Empowering Indigenous creativity: Third annual ‘Indigenous storytelling scholarship program returns for 2025.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Indigenous talent on show this Country Music Festival
Country Music fans will be able to hear some of the best Aboriginal talent at the Festival this Thursday and Friday.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
TRC launches Indigenous branding artwork
Tamworth Regional Council has unveiled a new piece of Indigenous artwork to become part of the city’s branding over the next few months.
Posted inIndigenous, Quirindi
Walhallow to receive much-needed dementia education workshops
Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council will receive $30,000 to deliver to deliver much-need dementia education workshops.
Posted inAshford, Grants and funding, Indigenous
Ashford’s youth get a boost to make an impact
Ashford Local Aboriginal Land Council is excited to welcome a financial boost to their youth-led program ‘Culture Club’.
Posted inIndigenous, Inverell, Sport
Inverell ready to host Aboriginal Elders Olympics
Inverell is preparing to welcome over 300 Aboriginal Elders and their supporters for the Aboriginal Elders Olympics this April.