Street art in Armidale, world food in Tamworth, and rural women gathering in Narrabri. Saturday, 17 October is shaping up as the biggest festival day of the season. Here is where to be.
Narrabri Shire Council
Posted inGrants and funding, Narrabri
Ten Narrabri Shire community groups share $14,500 in council grants
Community groups across Narrabri Shire will be able to improve facilities, support families and deliver local events thanks to $14,500 in council funding.
Posted inBusiness, Narrabri
Narrabri to host regional investment forum aimed at driving jobs and economic growth
Narrabri will host regional business and investment leaders this month to explore opportunities for economic growth, innovation and job creation.
Posted inBusiness, Narrabri Shire, What's on
Narrabri lines up six free events for Small Business Month
Six free workshops and events, from AI to cash flow to tourism, are coming to Narrabri this October for Small Business Month. Here is what is on and when.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Tourism
Narrabri’s pink slug goes giant and global
It survived the Black Summer fires, it glows hot pink, and now the whole world is talking about it. Narrabri’s rare slug could soon get a giant monument and be the next Big Thing.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Narrabri
Water theme to flow through Narrabri Shire as CREATE Festival returns
A wedge-tailed eagle and a sand goanna are about to land in Narrabri. Here’s what’s on across the shire as CREATE Festival returns for more than two weeks.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
Tickets on sale for CREATE opening
A new public sculpture, a Water-themed art exhibition and $55 canapés and cocktails: Narrabri’s CREATE Festival opens 2 October, and tickets just went live.
Posted inLocal News, Local politics and councils
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Extra funds tip Violet Street Bridge budget over $7m
Narrabri Shire Council has tipped in almost half a million dollars more for the Violet Street Bridge, taking the total budget to $7 million.
Posted inLocal News, Social issues and services
Census stumble in New England North West blamed on apparent staffing failure
Fears are rising that the Census rollout has been a “disaster”, with forms undelivered and almost no local advertising. The ABS won’t confirm reports of a staffing bungle behind it, but locals are asking: can the data be trusted?