Armidale local Andrew Hunt has kicked off a Facebook group for over-50s across the New England North West, and in just weeks it has become a fast-growing hub for singles looking for friendship or something more.
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Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, NSW News
Stop, check, protect this scam awareness week
A bank manager’s quick call saved a customer almost $10,000. This Scams Awareness Week, learn what stopped it, and what you should do too.
Posted inMoree, What's on
Award-winning comedy heads to Moree Memorial Hall
Two of the entertainment world’s most seasoned performers are coming to Moree. Grab a $20 ticket and see if a ventriloquist and a cruise-ship comedy veteran can out-laugh each other.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Sport, Sport and fitness events
NERU finals field locked in after final round
Robb College ran up 85 points and Glen Innes women thumped Tamworth 64-0 in the final round, and now the New England Rugby Union Semi-finals draw is set. Here’s who plays who this weekend.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Tamworth, Training and courses
Regional theatre students to work with industry professionals these school holidays
Young performers in Armidale and Tamworth will get the chance to train with current musical theatre professionals these school holidays, as UpStage Australia brings its one-day musical theatre workshops to the region.
Posted inEnergy, Feature, Technology, Uralla
Uralla farmer leads charge as new guide maps out electrification options for regional business
Uralla producer Justin Hoad has already made the switch. Now a new guide is helping others follow his lead to electrify and save.
Posted inFeature, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Narrabri council to investigate more pedestrian crossings
Narrabri Shire Council will investigate new pedestrian crossings in Boggabri, Narrabri and Wee Waa, and has unveiled brighter new entry signs for towns across the Shire.
Posted inCrime, Inverell
Man charged after allegedly punching Inverell police officer
A 49-year-old man has been charged after allegedly punching a police officer in the face in Inverell last week.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
New England Girls’ School opens its doors for Open Morning
New England Girls’ School is having an open day on 28 August, giving prospective families a look at the local institution that has delivered more than 130 years of regional education.
Posted inFederal Politics, Immigration, Local News, New England Electorate
Barnaby Joyce fails to clear up One Nation migration confusion
Barnaby Joyce said his colleague was wrong on One Nation’s migration numbers, then confirmed that PALM workers don’t count. But he refused to say what skilled workers the New England would have to go without.