Nutrien and FRRR have launched a $250,000 grants program, offering up to $5,000 to support rural and regional community projects nationwide.
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Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business, Feature
East Armidale Store claims historic three-peat as New England’s Best Take Away
The popular store has successfully defended its Best Take Away title again after first claiming the crown in 2024, completing the promotion’s first-ever three-peat.
Posted inGlen Innes, Seniors, What's on
Glen Innes event highlighted as NSW Seniors Festival grants open for 2027
Community organisations and councils, including those in the Glen Innes region, are being encouraged to apply for funding under the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program.
Posted inMoree, Transport and Freight
Moree’s future strengthened by SAP funding as council continues Inland Rail advocacy
Moree welcomes continued NSW Government funding for its Special Activation Precinct while maintaining pressure for completion of Inland Rail through Moree.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Grants and funding, Tenterfield
Regional festivals secure NSW Government funding
Two New England events are among 56 regional festivals to receive NSW Government funding through the 2026–27 Regional Event Fund.
Posted inGlen Innes, Youth
Glen Innes youth program recognised at state level for third time
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Youth Booth has again been recognised among NSW’s leading youth programs, with its Youth Week 2026 program named a finalist in the NSW Youth Week Awards.
Posted inGuyra
Local partnership extends Pathfinders’ Pumpkin Run year-round
A new partnership will deliver fresh local produce to people experiencing hardship every month, strengthening community food relief across regional New South Wales.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Bingara, Business
Daniel Phillips Electrical takes Best electrician and Bingara’s first BITNE win
The family-owned business, which services communities from Bingara through to Tamworth and across the region, earned widespread support from customers who praised its reliability, workmanship and commitment to going above and beyond.
Posted inAnimals, Gunnedah
New era for companion animal care
Lost and displaced companion animals in Gunnedah Shire now have access to improved care, with Gunnedah Shire Council officially opening its new Animal Impound Facility.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events
Armidale community to unite for Vinnies NSW Community Sleepout
Armidale residents will sleep outdoors on 28 August to raise funds supporting local homelessness, housing hardship services statewide.