Working dogs from across the land will descend on the community of Nundle this weekend to contest the annual Great Nundle Dog Race.
Posted inAwareness Events, Tamworth
Get walking for heart week next week
The Heart Foundation’s Tamworth Walking Group (Tamworth Trekkers) and Tamworth Cardiovascular Working Group have invited the Tamworth community to join the Heart Week Walk on Tuesday 7 May.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
BBQ Battalion Armidale debuting competition never seen in Australia at Big Chill
BBQ Battalion Armidale are back at the Big Chill Festival this year, holding its BBQ @ The Big Chill competition over the two days, including a new format that will debut for the first time ever in Australia.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
Getting farmers “out of the paddock and into the office” at the Young Farmer Business Program Conference
The 2024 NSW Young Farmer Business Program Conference will be held in Armidale on 16 and 17 May at the University of New England (UNE). The two-day program is designed for farmers aged 18-40 or, as manager for the Young Farmer Business Program, Vicki Priest, said “for the young at heart.”
Posted inInverell, Training and courses
Future radio stars wanted in Inverell
Calling all aspiring broadcasters and future media presenters! STA FM is now accepting registrations for its upcoming youth radio program.
Posted inGunnedah
Gunnedah alcohol free zones locked in for another four years
All the current alcohol free zones (AFZs) and alcohol prohibited areas (APAs) across the Gunnedah Shire will remain after Council endorsed the declarations for another four years.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Moree
Reflecting on 20 years of Moree on a Plate – behind the scenes
From celebrity chefs sunbaking half nude in the garden, to arranging reiki for a stressed producer on site – the antics behind-the-scenes of Moree on a Plate are almost as iconic as the festival itself.
Posted inGlen Innes, Sport
Double trouble, Glen Innes Judo coach adds BJJ black belt to his repertoire
C4 Grappling Glen Innes coach Charlie Laidlaw has been awarded his black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ), granting him the rare achievement of having the top rank in both Judo and BJJ.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Moree
Recovery support extended for flood-affected communities
Disaster assistance will be extended to the Armidale and Moree Plains Local Government Areas (LGAs), following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from earlier this month.
Posted inGeneral News
PLC Armidale Livestock Team Celebration
For more than two decades, the PLC Armidale Livestock Team has been one of the most rewarding features of the all-girl’s college.