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Velvet Café brings Ezidi culture, coffee, and community to Armidale
Velvet Café, a new cultural and culinary experience rooted in Ezidi tradition, officially opens its doors today.
Tamworth celebrates historic partnership
Tamworth has become Australia’s first council to sign a formal partnership with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation to work together on Closing the Gap.
Gunny Money gift cards go digital
Gunnedah Shire’s popular gift card program is now digital, and just in time for Mother’s Day.
New NERAM exhibition opens doors to creativity for Ascent participants
A new exhibition will open at NERAM today, showcasing the art from members of The Ascent Group. Check it out here.
New Chancellor induction clouded by student welfare concerns
The University of New England has officially welcomed its new Chancellor, Dr Sarah Pearson, but her installation ceremony and this week’s graduation ceremonies have been overshadowed by claims of ongoing student mistreatment at Robb College.
Next Gen launches in Gunnedah to empower future leaders
A new era of business leadership is being ushered in tonight, with the launch of Next Gen, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at empowering the region’s emerging business leaders.
Moree wants your business
Are you ready to test your business idea or expand into a new market for your product or service? Moree Plains Shire Council is eager to support your business growth.
Calls for workers compensation reform to support New England business and workers
Business NSW is urging swift action to reform the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, highlighting its unsustainable trajectory and the urgent need to protect New England businesses.
One former leader convicted, another charged
Former UNE Vice Chancellor Brigid Heywood was finally convicted yesterday but avoided a record, while Tamworth Regional Councillor Mark Rodda was charged with vandalism.