University of New England SMART Region Incubator founding director Dr Lou Conway has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Country Universities Centre
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Posted inNational News, Social issues and services
Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs “drive division”
A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.
Posted inAwards, Boggabri, Entertainment
Tamworth talent search win for Boggabri’s Sam Snape
Boggabri farmer and singer-songwriter Sam Snape hit all the right notes in the TMFM Discovered competition during the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Social issues and services
Barnaby wants people to drink more in pubs
As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Investigation, Local festivals and shows, Social issues and services
Everyday action creating lasting change
At the core of Armidale’s sustainable heart is the collaborative community around the Sustainable Living Armidale organisation.
Posted inEducation, Entertainment, Tamworth
Academy scholarship opens new musical world for Tamworth’s Travis Mitchel Evans
A scholarship to The CMAA Academy of Country Music has opened a whole new musical world to Tamworth’s Travis Mitchel Evans.
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Health, Tamworth
More than a chat: Inside the Base Five Men’s Circle
In a world that rarely slows down, Base Five is quietly building something powerful in Tamworth: a space where people can reconnect with their bodies, regulate stress, and have the kinds of conversations that don’t often happen in everyday life.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tenterfield, What's on
What’s On at the Tenterfield Show this weekend?
The much-loved Tenterfield Show is set to return to the Tenterfield Showground this February, bringing two big days of country tradition, competition and family fun to the region.
Posted inAgriculture, What's on
Rethinking farming at Wilmot Field Day
Wilmot Field Day has become a fixture on the agricultural calendar for producers looking for practical insight, honest conversation and a deeper understanding of how farming systems are evolving.
Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Health, Mental Health, Walcha
Nurturing your gut, supporting your mind
Naturopath Olivia Nivison says small changes in diet, lifestyle, and mindset can make a huge difference to your gut and your mental wellbeing