More than 1,100 Armidale locals sought help from Vinnies last year. Now the charity wants the wider community to spend a night feeling what that means.
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Posted inArts, General News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Cult horror thriller Pontypool set for Australian debut in Tamworth
A cramped radio station, a town driven violent by a mystery virus and a cast of Tamworth locals: Pontypool is about to make its Australian debut at the Capitol Theatre.
Posted inArmidale, Books
Former New England radio announcer releases debut novel
A two-week ultimatum to move to Armidale for a radio job in 2012 became the start of a career, and now a debut novel, for former FM100.3/2AD announcer Stephanie MacFie.
Posted inArmidale, Mental Health, Science and Research
UNE research finds depression affects all five senses
Armidale researchers have found depression dulls all five senses, not just mood, a discovery they hope will reshape how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains council awards $14,000 to community groups
Five Moree Plains groups are sharing in $14,000 from council’s latest donations round, and applications for the next round are open now.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business
Cedar Nursery & Design blossoms to Best Nursery title
Again and again, customers highlighted the combination of variety and service that keeps them coming back.
Posted inMoney, Moree
Moree projects lowest borrowings in 14 years
Moree Plains Shire Council has adopted a long-term financial plan projecting its lowest borrowings in 14 years, with no new loans forecast.
Posted inTamworth
Telstra to undertake mobile network maintenance in Tamworth
Telstra will carry out scheduled maintenance on its Tamworth mobile network from Monday, 3 August, with brief disruptions to mobile coverage expected.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Local News
Reardon brings a lifetime of agriculture to NSW Farmers presidency
Rebecca Reardon has been elected NSW Farmers president, bringing a lifetime in agriculture and a commitment to strengthening the industry’s future for generations.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy, Regional Development
Clean energy body admits trust problem, proposes royalty scheme
The Clean Energy Council admits regional Australia doesn’t trust renewables, but it’s solution is not likely to fix the problem.