Nominations are now open for the 2023 Local Legends Awards, recognising outstanding achievements and contributions to Tamworth.
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Posted inAwareness Events, Emergency management
Get Ready Weekend helping the New England to get ready for a bad fire season
Head to an event at your local RFS station this weekend of September 16 and 17 to find out what you need to do to get ready for the fire season.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows
‘Breast Wishes’ heaves with talent and touching moments
After an enthusiastic preview night earlier this week, Breast Wishes opened last night at The Armidale Playhouse.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation, Social issues and services
When a child cannot be kept safe: why Armidale needs two high schools
The inability to go to another school, and escape the routine torture they are subjected to, makes already vulnerable children an easy target.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
CNRU: Pirate’s Stalwart, Simon Trappel, to hang up his boots after this weekend’s Grand Final showdown
He has been saying it for years, but finally, this Saturday, Simon Trappel will run out at his home field at Pirate’s Rugby Park for the last time.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Armidale District Netball Association’s season finale tomorrow
Tomorrow is Grand Final day for Armidale Netballers as they wrap up an amazing season of fun, sun, and great netball at the Lynches Road courts.
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Regional roads to get boost in NSW budget next Tuesday
The NSW Government has announced they will prioritise spending on regional roads with more than $700 million in new funding to upgrade and maintain regional roads in next Tuesday’s budget.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Farm dams have hydro potential
New research suggests Australia’s agricultural water reservoirs could be an innovative energy storage solution for variable renewables.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale’s Wylie Wright cooks his way to Young Volunteer of the Year
TAS student Wylie Wright has been recognised for his service in cooking meals for people in need, taking out the title of Young Volunteer of the Year in our region.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Baristas whip up coffee and convos for R U OK? Day
Free cuppas sparked conversations on mental health in cafés across the region this morning for R U OK? Day