On a cold, grey day atop Mount Kaputar, a group of adults found themselves peering into the undergrowth with the excitement of children on a treasure hunt. The object of their search wasn’t rare gold or a hidden landmark, but a bright pink slug found nowhere else on Earth.
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Posted inLocal News
Double Demerits in force for King’s Birthday long weekend
Motorists across the New England are being urged to take extra care on the roads, with double demerit in effect.
Posted inArts, Education, Glen Innes
Glen Innes opens doors to new School of Arts & Music
The old Severn Shire Council building on Bourke Street will open its doors to the public this month, giving residents their first look at its transformation into a new School of Arts & Music designed to become a creative hub for the Glen Innes community.
Posted inCrime, Fundraiser, Torrington
Fundraiser launched for Torrington couple after violent attack
A fundraiser has been launched to raise funds for Keith and Dianne Blessing, the victims of a violent home invasion in Torrington who defended themselves by shooting their attacker.
Posted inLocal News
Rough sleeping rises sharply across NSW, report finds
Rough sleeping across NSW has risen by 75 per cent since 2020, with a new report identifying sharp increases in regional areas and warning homelessness services are struggling to meet demand.
Posted inArts, Local News, Women
Funding extension secures ongoing art therapy support for women recovering from violence across New England
Women recovering from domestic, family and sexual violence will continue accessing free trauma-informed art therapy across New England.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Torrington
Call for Castle Law as Torrington community comes together
The tiny Northern Tablelands community of Torrington will gather at the community hall at 11am this morning, as residents come to terms with a violent home invasion that has left an elderly couple fighting for their lives and reignited debate over “Castle Law” protections in New South Wales.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Indigenous
Strong turnout for Armidale’s 15th Reconciliation Bridge Walk despite wet forecast
Around 300 people gathered in Armidale on Sunday, May 31, for the 15th Annual Reconciliation Bridge Walk, braving a forecast of “cold with intermittent rain” to take part in the community event marking National Reconciliation Week.
Posted inWalcha, What's on
Walcha wraps itself in colour as community yarn bombing project returns
Trees in Walcha are set to receive a colourful winter makeover as locals of all ages come together for the second year of the town’s growing yarn bombing project.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Tamworth
$35 million transformation underway at Wests as iconic Tamworth club enters new era
One of Tamworth’s most recognisable venues is undergoing a major transformation, with a multi-stage redevelopment set to deliver a completely refreshed experience for members, guests and visitors.