Starting Monday, the Bush Fire Danger Period will officially begin across the Armidale, Uralla, and Walcha Local Government Areas.
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Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha, Weather
Communities recover from the Winter Wonderland that became a Winter Nightmare
The clean up continues after the unprecedented snow event on August 2nd with the true cost uncertain, communities have rallied together to help out.
Posted inAgriculture, Glen Innes, Guyra, Training and courses, Walcha
Staying in Sheep – free workshops for sheep producers this August
Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at a series of free workshops across the Northern Tablelands this August.
Posted inBest in the New England 2025, Education, Walcha
Top marks for St Patrick’s Walcha as they claim Best School in the New England
St Patrick’s Primary School in Walcha is being celebrated as the standout educational institution in the New England region.
Posted inBusiness, Walcha
Darks Plumbing takes the win – and Facebook – by storm
After a groundswell of community support during Best in the New England voting yesterday, Darks Plumbing Walcha has taken out the title of Best Plumber, and their very first Facebook post was to share the good news.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Walcha
Walcha to get a visit from 2025 Melbourne Cup tour
After watching hometown horse Knight’s Choice win last year’s ‘race that stops the nation’, Walcha will welcome this year’s Melbourne Cup trophy on Friday, August 15.
Posted inBusiness, Walcha
Quality cuts and consistency earn Cross Bros another top spot in BITNE
This marks the second year in a row the beloved local butchery has walked away from Best in the New England victorious, with them taking out the Best of the Best award for Quality in 2024.
Posted inWalcha, What's on
New community nights to spark connection in Walcha
A new series of community nights at the Commercial Hotel is set to give Walcha residents more opportunities to connect, share ideas, and celebrate their passions.
Posted inArts, Walcha
New England hat artist heads to Sheep and Wool Show with award-winning creations
New England felt maker Jo Barr is heading to Ballarat next weekend, bringing her distinctive handcrafted hats and fashion pieces to the country’s biggest celebration of wool.
Posted inRecreation, Tourism, Yarrowitch
Green Gully Track highlighted in new walking campaign
The Green Gully track, part of the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, has been included in a new State Government walking trail campaign