Armidale’s Nick Hanson has been named New England Volunteer of the Year for his long-standing community service with Vinnies.
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Posted inArmidale, Investigation, Long Read, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
In this New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at how bad numbers, assumptions and guesses, and misrepresentations of old documents, have led to plans at all levels of government being not worth the paper they are printed on.
Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Curtain rises on Gunnedah’s “friendly” Eisteddfod
The 74th Gunnedah Eisteddfod will showcase generations of local talent when it returns this week for music, speech and drama events.
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on
Calm companions: Greyhounds take centre stage at Tamworth adoption event
Tamworth local Josh Crelley says adopting retired racing greyhound Nibbles not only brought a beloved breed back into his family’s life – it also inspired him to give back through volunteering.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Manilla
Vintage machinery, tractors and nostalgia roll into Manilla for annual rally
The sights and sounds of a bygone era will return to the Manilla Showground next month, with the Manilla Vintage Machinery Group preparing for another huge Annual Rally on 6 and 7 June.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Community left waiting as key road projects stall
Delays to two major road projects are raising concerns about traffic congestion and safety across the Tamworth region.
Posted inArmidale, Tamworth
The Armidale School and Farrer MAHS share honours in annual multi-sport fixtures
TAS retained the Jim Levy Shield, while Farrer claimed overall honours in the schools’ annual multi-sport fixtures.
Posted inArts, Kootingal
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton named semi-finalist in national singing competition
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell, Trades You Can Trust 26
Local services making a difference in Inverell
In Inverell, two local organisations are providing care, opportunity and long-term support that reaches far beyond their front doors.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Community transport trial expands access to education and jobs across regional NSW
A new trial across regional New South Wales is set to broaden the role of community transport services, with the aim of helping more people access education, training and employment opportunities.