More than $4 million in youth grants is open for councils and community groups to build places where young people can meet, make friends, and learn skills offline. Applications close Friday, 6 November.
Youth
New rules boost learner driver protections
New rules will make it easier for NSW learner drivers to report misconduct by an instructor, with driving schools now required to display how and where to raise concerns.
Are you the next Makuach Maluach or Gout Gout? Sporting talent hunt for Armidale’s multicultural youth
Armidale teens from Ezidi, Congolese and other multicultural backgrounds get their shot at being scouted next week, home schoolers included, as NIAS brings its Talent ID Day to SportUNE.
Push to lower Young Australian of the Year age after Dusty’s Canberra walk
A 12-year-old walked 540km to Canberra for sick country kids, and came home with $2 million and a push to change the rules for Young Australian of the Year.
Free event links locals to clean energy jobs
There’s lots of jobs in the energy transition – and a a free Armidale event next month aims to link young locals to renewable energy careers.
Teen charged over four alleged break-ins
A 13-year-old boy has been charged after police found an allegedly stolen car linked to four alleged break-ins in NSW.
Backing the Future of NSW’s rural youth
People supporting young people in remote, rural and regional New South Wales can now apply for a one-off grant of up to $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused initiatives.
Glen Innes youth program recognised at state level for third time
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Youth Booth has again been recognised among NSW’s leading youth programs, with its Youth Week 2026 program named a finalist in the NSW Youth Week Awards.
Tamworth and Inverell young musicians win places at country music academy
Two New England kids, Miah from Tamworth and Peyton from Inverell, have won places at one of Australian country music’s most prestigious youth programs.
Young people invited to help shape Gunnedah’s future
Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging more young people to join its Youth Consultative Council and Youth Working Group to shape local initiatives.
