The winner of this year’s prestigious Archibald Prize Julie Fragar says that growing up in Wee Waa inspired her art early on.
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Posted inArts, Competitions and free stuff, Entertainment, Tamworth
Are you Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker?
The search will soon begin for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker – with entries opening this Sunday, 1 June. Will it be you?
Posted inBoggabri, Entertainment
Boggabri singer-songwriter Sam Snape shines
Country artist Sam Snape delivers a powerful message about resilience and the wisdom passed between generations in his new single Shine.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah
Artists invited to capture ‘strength, vision and legacy’ in NAIDOC exhibition
Local artists are invited to submit creative works for Gunnedah’s annual exhibition in celebration of national NAIDOC Week.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
Posted inRecreation, Roads and Infrastructure
E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air
E-scooters and e-bikes will be allowed to rub shoulders with pedestrians on shared paths at certain speeds, but who will enforce speed limits?
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Tamworth, Work and career
New career, who dis?
It’s National Careers Week (12-18 May), and New England locals have been urged to look to TAFE NSW to “supercharge” their career options, just like one local mum who switched to plumbing in her thirties.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, What's on
New NERAM exhibition opens doors to creativity for Ascent participants
A new exhibition will open at NERAM today, showcasing the art from members of The Ascent Group. Check it out here.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Volunteering, What's on, Youth
Pathfinders’ Pumpkins Hit the Road Again to Support Communities in Need
The Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns in 2025, with young people from across Pathfinders’ programs to grow, harvest, and hand-deliver fresh pumpkins to those doingit tough.
Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics
Support act: Aussie artists back live music push
Discounted venue fees to international concert tours is part of a NSW government plan to help state’s struggling live music industry.