As communities across the New England region prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week, organisations are highlighting the evolving ways Australians are giving back amid rising cost-of-living pressures and increasingly busy lives.
Gunnedah Shire
Posted inDisability, Gunnedah
Accessibility focus highlighted in Gunnedah CBD awareness activity
Gunnedah residents took part in an access awareness activity last week to better understand the challenges faced by people with disability in the CBD.
Posted inGunnedah, Indigenous, Manilla
Borah Crossing declared Aboriginal Place
Borah Crossing near Gunnedah and Manilla has been officially declared an Aboriginal Place, recognising generations of cultural connection to the site.
Posted inEnvironment, Legal, Mullaley
Landfill operator fined over Marys Mount fire
The operator of the Marys Mount landfill near Gunnedah has been fined after a major fire sent smoke across the region before Christmas.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, What's on
Kurrumbede Open Day returns for Mother’s Day weekend
A rare chance to visit historic Kurrumbede returns this weekend, with markets, music and Mother’s Day treats on offer.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Gunnedah
Bluey Star and acclaimed singer Meg Washington to perform in Gunnedah
Meg Washington, best known as the voice of Calypso in Bluey, will perform an intimate solo piano concert in Gunnedah this month.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Indigenous
Calling all ‘deadly’ creatives: Share your art this NAIDOC
Fifty years of ‘Deadly’ will be showcased in Gunnedah Shire’s annual NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition. Read more here.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, What's on
Leading classical musicians to perform in lead up to Mothers Day
World-class classical music is coming to Gunnedah, with two leading performers taking the stage for a Mother’s Day treat.
Posted inGunnedah, Liverpool Plains Shire, Narrabri, Tenterfield, Walcha
State Government expands essential workers program with boost for New England region
New England communities are set to benefit from an expanded essential workers program aimed at easing local staff shortages.
Posted inDisability, Gunnedah, Sport and fitness events
Challenge swimming carnival returns to Gunnedah
More than 250 people will head to Gunnedah for a full day of racing, novelty events and community at the annual swim carnival for people with disabilities.