The old Severn Shire Council building on Bourke Street will open its doors to the public this month, giving residents their first look at its transformation into a new School of Arts & Music designed to become a creative hub for the Glen Innes community.
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Posted inArts, Local News, Women
Funding extension secures ongoing art therapy support for women recovering from violence across New England
Women recovering from domestic, family and sexual violence will continue accessing free trauma-informed art therapy across New England.
Posted inInverell, Parenting and kids
Inverell Mountain Bike track reopens after club reforms
The Inverell Mountain Bike Track has reopened after the local club reformed, securing a new licence agreement with council.
Posted inArts, Competitions and free stuff, Tamworth
Search begins for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker
Could you be Australia’s next country music star? Entries are now open for the 47th Toyota Star Maker competition, with a prize package worth more than $100,000.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Warialda
Warialda community invited to meet AKF Koala All Rounder during local visit
AKF’s Koala All Rounder, Sarah, will visit Warialda on 8–9 June to meet the community and discuss local koala conservation efforts.
Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth
Tamworth tenor lands dream role with Opera Australia
Tamworth tenor Christopher Whalley is set to join the next generation of Australian opera talent after being selected for Opera Australia’s prestigious Young Artist Program.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah
Rainbow Serpent water feature restored in Gunnedah
Gunnedah’s Rainbow Serpent water feature has been restored following a major refurbishment of its culturally significant mosaic artwork.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
New talent announced for 2026 CMAA Junior Academy
The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music has announced the 28 emerging artists selected for its 2026 Junior Course.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Volunteering
RFS volunteers honoured for decades of service
More than 30 Liverpool Range District RFS volunteers were recognised in Quirindi this week for almost 1,000 years’ service.
Posted inNarrabri, Volunteering
Julie Dowleans named Narrabri Shire’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year
Julie Dowleans has been named Narrabri Shire’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year as part of National Volunteer Week.