Narrabri Shire Council has tipped in almost half a million dollars more for the Violet Street Bridge, taking the total budget to $7 million.
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Posted inFeature, NSW News, Sport
Combat sports referred to parliamentary inquiry
Bareknuckle boxing, power slap and backyard fight clubs are under the microscope, as the state government refers combat sports laws to a parliamentary inquiry.
Posted inGrants and funding, Wee Waa
Six Wee Waa projects share in grants windfall
More than 400 votes later, six Wee Waa community projects, from bird boxes to a multi-generational workshop series, have landed a share of $23,000 in grants.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Recreation
Gardening celebrities to headline festival
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.
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, Feature, 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 inFeature, Kootingal, 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 inFeature, Grants 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, Feature, 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.