A historic building in the heart of Armidale will be given a new lease on life this morning, with the grand opening of “Trackside” scheduled to begin at 10.15am.
Social issues and services
Posted inCommunity action, Glen Innes, Social issues and services
Building a sense of community, one shopping bag at a time
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 inArmidale, Community development, Social issues and services, Tamworth, Work and career
Welcome to regional NSW: helping new residents put down roots for good
More ‘welcome’ events and activities are being rolled out to help new residents build those crucial early connections that make their move a success.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Money, NSW Politics
NSW budget boosts justice funding and support for victim-survivors
With the NSW Budget just weeks away, the Minns Labor Government has started the major announcements, today detailing how they will inject more than half a billion dollars into the justice system.
Posted inGunnedah, Indigenous, Moree, Youth
New England PCYCs U-Nites for our youth
Moree’s PCYC is encouraging young people off the streets and into meaningful activities and mentorship in a safe space through the U-Nites program.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Social issues and services
UNE invites all 13 evicted Robb College students back with no apology
The three month long saga of 13 students evicted from Robb College has had a breakthrough of sorts, with all being invited to come back to college. However, none are expected to return.
Posted inTamworth, Youth
Tamworth benefits from funding boost to youth-led projects across NSW
Challenge Community Services and the Youthie are two local organisations who’ll be benefiting from the latest rounds of funding from the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities Program
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Tamworth, Training and courses, Youth
Girls on Fire: Helping teens build resilience, connect, and explore opportunities
Teenage girls across the New England are getting ready to set the region on fire, or at least, learn how to manage the flame, with the Girls on Fire camp.
Posted inGunnedah, Youth
Next Gen launches in Gunnedah to empower future leaders
A new era of business leadership is being ushered in tonight, with the launch of Next Gen, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at empowering the region’s emerging business leaders.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Legal, Tamworth
One former leader convicted, another charged
Former UNE Vice Chancellor Brigid Heywood was finally convicted yesterday but avoided a record, while Tamworth Regional Councillor Mark Rodda was charged with vandalism.