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.
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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.
Posted inAgriculture, Glen Innes
Farmers’ health, safety and wellbeing in the spotlight at Glen Innes Fit Farmers Event
Farmers and rural community members are invited to attend an informal evening focused on physical, mental and financial health this Thursday.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers welcome reports of Government rethink on super tax
Two of Australia’s peak organisations representing farmers have welcomed reports today the Federal Government has hit pause and is considering changes on its proposed superannuation tax.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Cinderella Spinderella whirls its way into imaginations
A new spin on the classic tale of Cinderella in a live performance is coming to Gunnedah’s Civic Theatre on Thursday, September 18.