New England’s arts and culture scene is set for a boost, with three grants announced to strengthen local galleries and programs.
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Posted inArmidale, Education
BackTrack Youth ride the waves at Surf for Life program
Eight young people from BackTrack Youth Works swapped welding tools and the bush for boards and waves, taking part in Surfing Australia’s Surf for Life program at Kingscliff.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New crop of Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars announced
A new cohort of 5 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars will help further research into drought resilience, fostering Australia’s commitment to climate-smart agriculture and international collaboration in addressing drought challenges.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Hunter New England residents urged to avoid handling bats to stay safe from lyssavirus
Residents of the Hunter and New England regions are urged not to touch or handle flying foxes or microbats, to protect themselves from infection and viruses.
Posted inLocal News, Volunteering
Veteran flood recovery volunteer takes out 2025 Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year
Moree flood responder and SES emergency volunteer Kamala Wheeler has been named the 2025 New England and Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year.
Posted inArts, Tamworth
All together now: Orch Fusion keeps good time with fourth annual event
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music is hosting its fourth Orch Fusion event at Tamworth Memorial Town Hall on Thursday, September 18.
Posted inArts, Manilla
Mural breathes colour into Manilla’s main street
Residents and visitors to Manilla have a new piece of public art to admire with the completion of Jordan Lucky’s breathtaking new mural, “On River Time”.
Posted inGood News, Tenterden, What's on
Tenterden Hall marks 100 years of community spirit – and looks ahead to the future
A century of memories, milestones, and community connection will be celebrated later this month when Tenterden Hall marks its centenary with a special day of festivities.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Money
Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people
With more than half of Indigenous people dying before they can access the age pension, researchers have found simple changes to the system may reduce the disadvantage they face.
Posted inKootingal, Mental Health
Local author H.J Kelly to release powerful second poetry collection
Kootingal-based author and poet Hayden O’Rourke is preparing to release his highly anticipated second book, In My Mind, this month.