Bundarra’s race weekend is about more than horses crossing the finish line this year, with locals using the event to help bring much-needed health services closer to home.
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Posted inNational News, Rugby League, Sport
Newcastle go from wooden spoon to NRL grand final
Newcastle have beaten Penrith 22-14 to book a spot in the NRL grand final against Sydney Roosters.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Narrabri
Water theme to flow through Narrabri Shire as CREATE Festival returns
A wedge-tailed eagle and a sand goanna are about to land in Narrabri. Here’s what’s on across the shire as CREATE Festival returns for more than two weeks.
Posted inCost of Living, Local News, Money, News, Social issues and services
Vinnies helps 4,500 across New England North West as food costs bite
Three in four people Vinnies helped across the New England North West needed food. Now new research shows parents are skipping meals so their kids can eat.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Business coaching to help New England farmers build resilience
New England farmers can access tailored business coaching to strengthen financial planning, manage risk and better prepare for drought.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla, Walcha
Seven-hour power outage planned for Uralla, Walcha and surrounds
Residents from Yarrowyk to Yarrowitch face a seven-hour power outage on Tuesday as Essential Energy carries out critical maintenance ahead of bushfire season.
Posted inNational News, Sport
‘Beyond what we did’: Three-peat great lauds new Lions
Brisbane champion Jonathan Brown believes the Lions’ new premiership three-peat winners are better than his early 2000s team and can win a fourth-straight flag.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Energy, National News, Science and Research
Farm crops could fuel the nation: report
Australia imports 80 per cent of its diesel. A new report says the answer could be growing in paddocks right now, and farmers could be the big winners.
Posted inGuyra
Plans unveiled for final stage of Guyra Main Street upgrade
Guyra residents are being invited to have their say on plans for the long-awaited final stage of the Bradley Street upgrade before construction begins.
Posted inGood News, Local News
Liverpool Range firefighters honoured for 1,700 years of service
One joined in 1951, the other in 1956, and they are still turning out. Meet the Liverpool Range firefighters among 55 volunteers honoured for a combined 1,700 years of service.