Armidale artist Phoebe Hillard will use bursary funds to travel to Canada to enhance and develop her art practice after being awarded the 2025 Helen Dangar Memorial Art Bursary.
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Posted inTamworth
What to do with Ray Walsh House?
Tamworth Regional Council has announced it is seeking expressions of interest to find out what should be done with Ray Walsh House.
Posted inTamworth
Tamworth’s Taste festival kicks off
Tamworth’s Taste festival kicked off today, with over 25 events being held from the 4th to the 13th of April.
Posted inTamworth
Police racism marred train track case, inquest told
Investigators did not take the death of an Aboriginal teenager seriously after his body was found on Tamworth’s train tracks, his uncle has told an inquest.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Biosecurity trumps beef tariffs
The Australian beef industry has joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Coalition in defending strict biosecurity protocols that prevent the import of fresh US beef into Australia. Read more here.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Women
Locals affected by HRT patch shortage that never seems to end
A persistent shortage of HRT patches in Australia has left many New England residents like Helen driving from pharmacy to pharmacy, desperately searching for an elusive box.
Posted inArmidale
Pathfinders Youth Homelessness Support Service hosts event for Youth Homelessness Matters Day
In support of Youth Homelessness Matters Day on April 16th, Pathfinders Youth Homelessness Support Service will be hosting an event in Armidale.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tenterfield
Program just released for another bumper Tenterfield Autumn Festival
The weather is getting cooler, and the Easter Bunny is just about to pop out of its burrow, which means it’s nearly time for the Tenterfield Autumn Festival!
Posted inNarrabri
Disaster support for Narrabri following severe storms
Disaster assistance measures for the Narrabri are on the way, following widespread severe weather including strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Weather
Armidale hardest hit town for storm damage: NRMA
Armidale and Glen Innes have topped the list for the most wild weather related insurance claims over the summer, mostly due to hail damage.