The Armidale Blues staged a second-half comeback to secure back-to-back first-grade titles, while Walcha, the Tenterfield Bumblebees and Glen Innes Elks also celebrated grand final victories. Read what happened.
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Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
White Elephant Ball returns for another big night supporting local youth
Tamworth is getting ready to dress up, dig deep and make a difference, with the White Elephant Ball returning for its 12th year in support of youth mental health.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News
NSW strategy aims to grow Aboriginal businesses and regional opportunities
A new five-year NSW strategy aims to help Aboriginal businesses overcome barriers, access funding and create opportunities across regional communities.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local News
Tickets released for 2026 New England North West Business Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 New England North West Business Awards in Quirindi.
Posted inGood News, Science and Research, Uralla, Workers and Unions
The coolest job in Uralla making everyone’s GPS work better
Did you know Uralla has a space facility, working on a new program making GPS ten times more accurate across Australia and New Zealand? Lockheed Martin is hiring someone to run it, and admits it’s a bit of a unicorn job.
Posted inBusiness, Glen Innes
Glen Innes businesses urged to Rise & Thrive
Glen Innes businesses will have access to workshops, networking events and practical support throughout October as part of NSW Small Business Month.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
Hazlewood tips Smith to make a statement in South Africa
Josh Hazlewood believes Steve Smith could have a point to prove when Australia returns to South Africa for its first Test series there since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Pharmacy reforms to bring more health care closer to home
NSW communities will gain easier access to everyday health care as pharmacists expand treatment options for a range of conditions.
Posted inFundraiser, Mental Health
Wheelchair adventurer who raised $200,000 for the bush becomes Rural Aid ambassador
She wheeled 441km across regional NSW and raised $200,000 for the bush. Now Sam Longmore has a new role, and she’s not done yet.
Posted inArmidale, Hillgrove, Long Read, Mental Health, Workers and Unions
A Hillgrove miracle: is this the happiest workplace in the region?
WEEKEND LONG READ: At the re-opened Hillgrove Mine, staff say the culture, not the antimony, is the real story. How did they avoid the Armidale curse?