Rising star Brooke Moran has been awarded the inaugural Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship
Posted inEmergency management, Flood, Gunnedah Shire
Shire survey to highlight impact of flooding on business community
Gunnedah Shire Council is asking local businesses to complete a short survey on the August flood’s impact, aiming to gather data to support future funding, government aid, and recovery efforts.
Posted inMental Health, Tenterfield, Wellbeing
Your Life Matters workshops to be held in Tenterfield, Inverell and Armidale
A free one-day workshop will be held in Tenterfield later this month to help local people who may be facing difficulties living in ‘the bush.’
Posted inGeneral News
Public forums in Tamworth, Narrabri as push to split Hunter New England Health gets louder
Public hearings in Narrabri and Tamworth this week are expected to fuel the growing campaign to split the Hunter New England Local Health District.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Education, Mental Health, Tamworth
TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health
TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.
Posted inCricket, National News
Hazlewood hero in Aussie win over South Africa
Bendemeer’s own Josh Hazlewood has starred with the ball as Australia won the first Twenty20 international against South Africa in Darwin.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport, Tamworth Regional
NIAS 33rd Annual Academy Awards gala rescheduled to small celebration
Snow cancelled the 33rd NIAS Academy Awards, but a smaller event will be held in Tamworth, and top athletes including Bella Henderson and Archie Clarke have been recognised for 2024–2025.
Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Indigenous
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service to receive grant to boost cervical screenings
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service will receive $120,000 as part of a $1.6M NSW Government grant to boost cervical screening in under-screened communities, supporting self-collection and culturally safe care.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Wiggles to return as ramp up to TCMF26 continues
Venue seats are filling and campsites are being claimed as the ramp up to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 begins.
Posted inCurlewis, Gunnedah, Phones and internet, Technology
nbn local information sessions coming to Gunnedah
nbn Local are hosting a series of information sessions in Gunnedah throughout August. Soon, over 2,100 homes and businesses will be eligible to upgrade to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).