A renewed community movement is taking shape across the New England electorate, with Voices of New England officially regrouping and committing to strengthening active democracy in the lead up to the 2028 Federal Election.
Social issues and services
Posted inArmidale, Business, Disability
Ascent changes services to strengthen delivery model
Ascent has announced it is expanding supported living and respite services while reshaping its Armidale operations to better meet participant needs in a changing NDIS landscape.
Posted inExpos, conferences and meetings, Gunnedah, Youth
Register now: stallholder opportunities at 2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on businesses, services, education providers and industries to secure their spot at the2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo in April.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Indigenous, National News, Women
New plan to address violence against Indigenous women and children
Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children has been launched
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Grants and funding, Youth
Huge funding boost for Glen Innes’ Youth Booth
More than $665,000 in NSW Government funding will strengthen youth services and Aboriginal early childhood support in Glen Innes
Posted inFederal Politics, National News, Social issues and services
Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs “drive division”
A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.
Posted inBusiness, Federal Politics, Local News, Social issues and services
Barnaby wants people to drink more in pubs
As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Investigation, Local festivals and shows, Social issues and services
Everyday action creating lasting change
At the core of Armidale’s sustainable heart is the collaborative community around the Sustainable Living Armidale organisation.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Investigation, Local festivals and shows, Social issues and services
The Black Gully Festival: sustainability you can feel
Each year, the Black Gully Creek Reserve behind the New England Regional Art Museum fills with music, colour and conversation in a festival that brings sustainability to life. Read part 2 of our special investigation.