Communities across the New England and North West will come together on Saturday, April 25 to mark ANZAC Day, with dawn services, marches and commemorations planned across all 12 local government areas.
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Posted inGunnedah, Moree
NSW country mayors honoured as patrons
The Country Mayors Association of NSW has named three former chairmen as patrons, recognising their leadership and contribution to regional councils.
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Uralla votes in Ward A by-election today
Voters in Uralla Shire Council’s Ward A will head to the polls today Saturday, 18 April, with polling places open from 8am.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
New era for New England Rugby as 2026 season kicks off
New England Rugby’s 2026 season kicks off with Barraba’s debut and Dorrigo’s historic women’s first, signalling competition growth across region.
Posted inEducation, Indigenous, Narrabri
Narrabri Shire Libraries launches Community Story Circle program
Narrabri Shire Libraries will launch a four-week program uniting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents through storytelling, cultural exchange and community connections.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inGood News, Tenterfield, What's on
Fire-Fly Fete returns to Tenterfield Aerodrome
The Friends of Tenterfield Aerodrome Fire-Fly Fete will return on Saturday, 9 May, transforming the Tenterfield Aerodrome into a hub of aircraft displays, local markets and community celebration from 9 am to 3 pm.
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Parenting and kids
Gunnedah set to shine as Show weekend arrives
Gunnedah prepares for a vibrant show weekend, with community spirit, agriculture, entertainment and tradition on display across three days locally.
Posted inSport, Tamworth, Youth
Tamworth ready to host NSW’s rising sporting stars this weekend
Tamworth will host about 1,000 of New South Wales’ top emerging athletes this weekend for the 2026 Regional Academy Games.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
When the RARA Rabbis come to town
Two young rabbis from Canada are travelling across the New England this week, bringing connection and support to local Jewish families.