Gunnedah Shire has welcomed five new Australian citizens to the community. Read more here.
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Posted inGood News, Health, Walcha
Sea to See: National awareness ride launches at Walcha Coffee
A national fundraising ride to support Australians with diabetic eye disease will launch from Walcha Coffee today. Read more here.
Posted inCommunity action, Memorials and funerals
Memorials and funerals as the community begins to heal
The funerals for the 15 lives lost at Bondi Beach last Sunday have begun, while memorials and gatherings are held across the world, including a public gathering in Armidale this Saturday, and the community begins to heal.
Posted inEducation, Guyra
Ben Lomond school will go into recess to start 2026
Ben Lomond Public School will temporarily close at the end of term 4 after a recent consultation with parents, carers and the local community.
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Recreation, Tamworth
Tamworth community comes together for Murray Cod release
Government officials, locals and fishing enthusiasts will gather at Split Rock Dam this Saturday, 20 December, for a meaningful boost to the region’s recreational fishery as Tamworth Fishing Tackle & the Great Outdoors release approximately 15,000 Murray Cod fingerlings into the water between 3 and 4 pm.
Posted inTamworth, Tamworth Regional
Tamworth Council Wraps Up 2025 with Key Decisions at Final Meeting
Tamworth Regional Council has wrapped up its final Ordinary Meeting for 2025, making a series of decisions that set the groundwork for future planning, infrastructure, and community engagement across the region.
Posted inCrime, Health, Mental Health, News, Youth
How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack
Parents are being encouraged to gently check in with their children who may be feeling unsettled or fearful after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, What's on
Tails to wag over new Autumn Festival event in Armidale
The Armidale Autumn Festival will showcase an exciting new attraction in 2026 – working stock dog demonstrations presented by the Armidale Working Stock Dog Club.
Posted inEducation, Glen Innes, Tourism
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones
Glen Innes locals and visitors are invited to gather this Sunday, 21 December, to mark the summer solstice at the Australian Standing Stones.
Posted inNarrabri, Water
Narrabri welcomes Government’s response to Select Committee on PFAS, confirms ongoing proactive approach
Narrabri Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s response to a parliamentary inquiry into PFAS contamination in the state’s waterways and drinking water.