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Posted inCommunity action, Memorials and funerals

Memorials and funerals as the community begins to heal

by RK Crosby with AAPDecember 19, 2025December 31, 2025

The funerals for the 15 lives lost at Bondi Beach last Sunday have begun, while memorials and gatherings are held across the world, including a public gathering in Armidale this Saturday, and the community begins to heal.

Posted inCommunity action, Good News, Tamworth, What's on

Three tonnes of clothing for free in Talking Threads community day

blankby Kath JacobsOctober 12, 2025October 11, 2025

Tamworth locals will have the chance to pick up free clothing and enjoy a community barbecue when Talking Threads hosts its second Community Day of the year later this month.

Posted inCommunity action, Glen Innes, Social issues and services

Building a sense of community, one shopping bag at a time

blankby Kristin MurdockJune 11, 2025June 13, 2025

A new initiative from the Glen Innes Anglican Church is doing more than just filling pantries, it’s building a sense of community by combining help and hope.

Posted inCommunity action, Deepwater

Bringing a Deepwater landmark back to life

by Michèle JedlickaOctober 5, 2024

A recent spate of vandalism caused the Deepwater community to take stock and reconsider how they might put a piece of town history back to use.

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