Two Gardening Australia stars are headlining the New England Garden Festival for the first time, with workshops, tours and a charity fundraiser across two days in Armidale.
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Posted inHunting and Fishing, NSW News
A net full of wins for recreational fishers
New fishing platforms, a crackdown on dodgy licence sellers and a new peak body: the state government has unveiled a suite of wins for NSW’s one million recreational fishers.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Glen Innes, Local festivals and shows
Beyond the stones: big plans to grow Celtic Festival’s reach
Could the Celtic Festival soon take over the whole of Glen Innes? A bold five year plan to grow its reach is open for feedback now, with drop-in sessions in September.
Posted inKootingal, Markets and Fairs
Kootingal Country Fair set to draw thousands for Father’s Day
Thousands of families are expected to descend on Kootingal this weekend as the Kootingal Country Fair returns for its Father’s Day celebration on Sunday, 6 September, from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah Shire
Gunnedah streamlines small grants program
Gunnedah Shire Council has merged three separate grant schemes into one streamlined program, with funding of up to $5,000 on offer for local community groups and charities.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth Pride cancels Fair Day after funding falls short
Tamworth Pride has scrapped its Fair Day and After Party after funding fell through, joining a growing list of regional pride events forced to cancel this year.
Posted inEmergency management, Fire, Local News
Bush Fire Danger Period starts across the region
Seven New England North West council areas start their Bush Fire Danger Period today. Here’s what it means for permits, and how to get your property ready.
Posted inEmergency management, Glen Innes Severn Shire
Hazard reduction burn in Guy Fawkes River National Park
A 2,000 hectare hazard reduction burn is planned for Guy Fawkes River National Park this week. Here’s what locals need to know about closures and smoke.
Posted inNSW News, Regional Development
New rules aim to simplify planning input
More than 100 different planning consultation rules across NSW are being replaced with one statewide plan from 1 September, giving every community the same say on development.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Training and courses
Free workshop to boost grant writing skills
Got a great community project but no idea how to fund it? Armidale Regional Council’s free grant writing workshop on 8 October wants to change that.