As Armidale became a regional refugee home, a team from Armidale Secondary College rebuilt the pathways from school to work and study. Now their “Pathways to Belonging” program has earned a NSW Humanitarian Award.
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Posted inFeature, Local News
Second wild migratory bird tests positive for H5 avian influenza
NSW has confirmed a second wild migratory seabird infected with highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza, while authorities say the risk to people remains low.
Posted inAnimals, Feature, Moree
Moree residents invited to shape new Keeping of Animals Policy
Moree residents are invited to provide feedback on a draft Keeping of Animals Policy designed to support responsible ownership and community amenity.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Feature, Inverell
D&J Assisted Technology takes the first Best IT Service title
New category, first time winner, and the first win for Inverell in BITNE2026!
Posted inNational News
Pauline Hanson’s high-end summer Eurotrip draws heat
A luxury fashion show and meeting with a divisive UK podcaster has opened Pauline Hanson up to criticism as rivals question her anti-establishment persona.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Expos, conferences and meetings, Tamworth
Grazing NSW conference brings Bingara family’s grazing journey to Tamworth
Graziers from across the New England North West are set to converge on Tamworth next week for the Pastures & Grazing NSW conference
Posted inFeature, Gunnedah, Health
Council seeks direct talks with HNELHD over Gunnedah Hospital helipad
Gunnedah Shire Council is urging Hunter New England Local Health District to meet locally and reinstate the hospital helipad for emergency retrievals.
Posted inTenterfield, What's on
Tenterfield launches Historian in Residence program with free public lecture on Australia’s animal history
School of Arts Tenterfield Incorporated launches annual Historian in Residence program with free public lecture by Associate Professor Nancy Cushing.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business, Feature
Dead heat: Boobooks and Reader’s Companion share Best Book Store crown
While the two businesses have different personalities, voters agreed they share one important quality: both have become treasured parts of Armidale’s cultural life.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Feature, Tamworth
Arts North West to transform regional CBDs with immersive night-time creative initiative
Arts North West will transform Tamworth and Armidale CBDs with immersive light, projection and public art experiences celebrating regional creativity after dark.