The State Government has launched a statewide campaign to boost foster care recruitment across New South Wales, with an urgent call for carers in regional areas such as New England.
Volunteering
Celebrating community champions across the Shire
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, offering an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the remarkable individuals in the Moree Plains Shire.
New England finalists bound for 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
A group of outstanding volunteers from New England and the Northern Inland region will travel to Sydney next month to represent their community at the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Call for holiday volunteers: Join the Red Cross Shops in Tamworth
Can you spare a few hours a week? The Australian Red Cross is calling on Tamworth locals to lend a hand this holiday season by volunteering at one of its Red Cross Shops.
Community and sports small grants program offers financial boost
Gunnedah Shire Council has launched its Community and Sports Small Grants Program, and eligible groups are invited to apply.
New Precinct Committees seek community input
Tamworth Regional Council is inviting residents from the region’s towns, villages and surrounding areas to join the newly established Tamworth Regional Precinct Advisory Committees
Veteran flood recovery volunteer takes out 2025 Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year
Moree flood responder and SES emergency volunteer Kamala Wheeler has been named the 2025 New England and Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year.
Buy a badge this Legacy week and support local families of veterans
Inverell Legacy is calling on the local community to buy a badge this Legacy Week, Check where you can show your support here.
Boost for fire preparedness as new trucks roll out across New England
Six new trucks have been presented and 45 local RFS volunteers honoured at an event in Tamworth, while the bush fire danger season has been permanently extended for Uralla, Walcha and Armidale.
Service and Support: UHA volunteers celebrated as Lions Club lends a hand
The volunteer team behind the much-loved Ivy Café at the hospital has received a significant boost thanks to the Armidale Lions Club
