Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution.
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Multi-sport high performance camp at NEGS next month
NEGS Armidale will host a one day High Performance Camp next month, bringing elite coaches and specialist presenters to Armidale to mentor young athletes from across the region.
Works to start on Violet Street Bridge replacement
The Violet Street Bridge replacement is set to take a significant step forward with works to get underway on the project next week.
Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday
One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.
Skeptics back to debate the death of art
Armidale’s Skeptics In The Pub resumes for 2026 on Wednesday February 11 with a presentation guaranteed to challenge the thinking of all local artists.
Open seat: 1 in 3 New England voters undecided
More than a third of New England voters say they are undecided about who they would support at the next federal election, with the latest New England Times Engage Poll revealing an electorate unsettled by Barnaby Joyce’s move to One Nation.
Shout a mate some practical help
Sober in the Country is taking its message about alcohol harm national, with a new fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 million to expand support for rural Australians.
Armidale Campdraft marks 50 years with milestone turnout
The Armidale Campdraft Club is going all out to celebrate its 50th anniversary, hosting a three-day event expected to draw more than 250 competitors to the region.
Golden rules reminder for summer spraying
Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties.
Big Australia Day planned across the region
Australia Day plans are bigger and better this year right across the region, with a big splash and lots of creativity in Armidale, Gunnedah getting competitive with everything from a triathlon to trivia, and Tamworth giving an extra day of TCMF action as well as ensuring all the villages get involved.
