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More to Moree’s foodie festival than what’s on the plate
The Moree on a Plate festival next weekend is a celebration of regional produce, yet the festival is just one of the opportunities visitors have to enjoy Moree’s hospitality over the Mother’s Day weekend.
Suicide prevention programs receive $900 000 boost via PHNs pitch night events
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) held two Pitch Nights this month, showcasing pitches from four local suicide prevention organisations and allowing participants to pledge funding for those they feel best meet the needs of the community. Read more here.
Bonza suspends all flights, ‘working’ on future
People looking to board a Bonza flight this morning were greeted with signs saying their journey had been cancelled.
Workshop for future graphic designers in Inverell
Young people considering a future in graphic design are invited to register for a free workshop next month in Inverell.
Local nurse runaway success raising money for UNICEF
A Registered Nurse from Armidale has become one of Team UNICEF’s top fundraisers for Runaway Sydney’s Half Marathon, after hitting a personal milestone.
A dog’s day at the races in Nundle
Working dogs from across the land will descend on the community of Nundle this weekend to contest the annual Great Nundle Dog Race.
Get walking for heart week next week
The Heart Foundation’s Tamworth Walking Group (Tamworth Trekkers) and Tamworth Cardiovascular Working Group have invited the Tamworth community to join the Heart Week Walk on Tuesday 7 May.
BBQ Battalion Armidale debuting competition never seen in Australia at Big Chill
BBQ Battalion Armidale are back at the Big Chill Festival this year, holding its BBQ @ The Big Chill competition over the two days, including a new format that will debut for the first time ever in Australia.
Getting farmers “out of the paddock and into the office” at the Young Farmer Business Program Conference
The 2024 NSW Young Farmer Business Program Conference will be held in Armidale on 16 and 17 May at the University of New England (UNE). The two-day program is designed for farmers aged 18-40 or, as manager for the Young Farmer Business Program, Vicki Priest, said “for the young at heart.”