Thomas Mayo will deliver UNE’s 40th Frank Archibald Memorial Lecture in October, asking whether Australians are as divided as some would have us believe.
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Posted inConsultations and feedback, Feature, Tenterfield
Tenterfield theatre to be named after Peter Allen
Should the School of Arts theatre carry his name? Tenterfield wants your say on honouring hometown star Peter Allen, ahead of October’s festival celebrating his legacy.
Posted inFeature, Regional Development, Uralla
Uralla growth plan shaped by feedback
Water security, workforce housing, rural character: Uralla Shire Council has released what it heard from residents on its draft growth strategy, and what happens next.
Posted inFeature, Moree, Sport
‘Just magic’: life is but a dream rowing in the outback
With a lack of water and boats, Australia’s outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Uralla
Hazard Reduction Burn in Oxley Wild Rivers this week
An 800 hectare hazard reduction burn near Armidale and Uralla could send smoke over Spring Camp, Enmore and Blue Knobby Roads this week. Here’s what to know before you head out.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Moree drone trial extended for two years
Moree’s Australian-first police drone trial has proven such a hit with locals that the government is extending it for two more years, and eyeing a rollout to other regional towns.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale
Armidale regulator’s slow approvals slammed
A new global study says slow, costly approvals are cutting Australian farmers off from new technology, reigniting scrutiny of the Armidale-based APVMA’s slumping performance.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Recreation, Tamworth, Tourism
Tamworth Skywalk officially opens with community celebration
Tamworth’s new $18 million Skywalk is officially open, connecting Victoria Park to Oxley Scenic Lookout with a 1.5-kilometre elevated walk built for every ability.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Social issues and services
Census stumble in New England North West blamed on apparent staffing failure
Fears are rising that the Census rollout has been a “disaster”, with forms undelivered and almost no local advertising. The ABS won’t confirm reports of a staffing bungle behind it, but locals are asking: can the data be trusted?
Posted inCrime, Moree
Four teenagers arrested after Moree police pursuit
A stolen SUV, a police drone and four teenagers under arrest after an alleged pursuit through Moree ended in two crashes.