Today for Small Business Month we have three regional businesses defined by skill and service – a Tamworth salon perfecting every shade, a Guyra outfitter with something for everyone, and an Armidale mechanic earning trust one repair at a time.
Posted inGrants and funding, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth football refs get wired with funding boost
Tamworth Football Referees Association will receive a $2,000 boost after being named the latest winner of the Greater Bank’s New England Community Funding Program.
Posted inArmidale, Local politics and councils, Roads and Infrastructure
Rail Trail fight gets ugly again as Armidale votes to spend $500k on a ‘dead horse’
Some unprofessional moments in last Wednesday night’s debate about the Rail Trail proposal has now devolved into claims, counter claims, and petitions this week.
Posted inIndigenous, Science and Research
New study reveals sharp increase in Aboriginal road trauma
A new study reveals the scale of road trauma among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW, highlights factors that help keep travellers safe, and urges greater investment in community-led road safety initiatives.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Fundraiser
Artists open their doors for the inaugural New England Artisan Trail
This November, the Friends of NERAM will host the New England Artisan Trail, a weekend event inviting the public into the studios of six professional artists across the region. Taking place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November 2025, the trail offers a rare opportunity to see artists at work, explore a diverse range of […]
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Specially good
Today for Small Business Month we three businesses who make special things for good reasons – specialty cakes, organic clothes, and social good.
Posted inAshford, Awareness Events, Indigenous, Tamworth
Ashford and Casino star in week of Aboriginal Language pride
NSW Aboriginal Languages Week has wrapped after a statewide celebration from 19 to 26 October under the theme Let Our Voices Fly, including starring performances from locals.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Seven charged in two day police operation in Tamworth
Seven people have been charged during a high-visibility police operation in Tamworth.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards, Gunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional
Nominate your local heros for an Australia Day Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, with every council across the country calling for locals to help recognise the people and groups who make their communities better places to live.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business Month 2025
SBM25: Built with Intention
Today for Small Business Month we have a visionary redefining what home can be through thoughtful design, a bridal boutique offering a personal and elegant experience, and a creative hub where local makers and collectors bring colour and connection to the community.