The endangered Booroolong Frog may be on the road to recovery after an army of NSW Government scientists teamed up to save it with a targeted conservation program, releasing frogs in the Tamworth waterways.
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Posted inNarrabri Shire
West Kaputar Rock Lookout rises from the ashes
After sustaining significant damage during the devastating 2019-2020 bushfires, the West Kaputar Rock Lookout near Narrabri has been resurrected and is now ready to welcome visitors.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn Shire
Joint effort propels New England Rail Trail project forward
Glen Innes Severn Council and Armidale Regional Council have gained clarity to introduce the New England Rail Trail following a pivotal meeting at Parliament House earlier this month.
Posted inNSW Politics
Local MP introduces bill to abolish payroll tax for bush businesses
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has introduced legislation into State Parliament to abolish payroll tax throughout regional NSW, ensuring businesses in the bush can grow and thrive without financial penalties.
Posted inGeneral News, News
More than half a million dollars in funding available for New England Community Organisations
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation funding round is now open, with more than $500,000 available for local community groups and charities up for grabs.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Matildas star Alex Chidiac headlines Women in Sport event for local schoolgirls
Matildas soccer star, Alex Chidiac, has been recruited by Centacare to offer a one-off talk and Q & A session to local schoolgirls as a part of their Women in Sport Program next week.
Posted inAgriculture
Slopes and Plains farmland nearly tripled in price in 2023
The price for farmland in the North West Slopes and Plains increased 178% – or nearly tripled – just last year according to ABARES.
Posted inEmergency management, Grants and funding
Ampol continues support for Westpac rescue chopper
Ampol Australia has extended its support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for a further five years as part of its Ampol Foundation program.
Posted inHealth
Tamworth’s Simone Owen helps deliver better stroke care through yarning
Speech pathologist Simone Owen has been recognised for her work in helping First Nations people recover from stroke through yarning.
Posted inArmidale
Deni McKenzie: The other side to Ned Kelly’s capture
Armidale Author, Deni McKenzie, is launching her new book NED, this Thursday. It’s the story of her great grandfather, John Sadleir, the Inspecting Superintendent at the capture of Ned Kelly.