The steadfast locals behind the Kentucky Co-op have turned to crowd funding to secure the money they need to keep their general store.
Posted inCrime
Animal cruelty link to ‘high-level’ domestic violence
A lawyer who prosecutes animal cruelty offences is probing a link to domestic violence offences, as inspectors investigate increasingly severe cases.
Posted inFundraiser
Tamworth teen wins Maton Guitar boosting dreams of a future in country music
15-year-old Matt Frost from Tamworth is the lucky winner of a brand-new Maton guitar, raffled to support sending an CMAA Academy of Country Music alumni to Nashville in September.
Posted inEducation, Rocky River
Minister hides while Rocky River rallies to save their school
The small community of Rocky River is rallying to defend its school from what they believe are plans to close the school ‘by stealth’.
Posted inAwards, Moree
Moree’s Dr Gabrielle Caswell named finalist in Australian Space Awards
Moree’s Dr Gabrielle Caswell has been noticed on a national stage, being named as a finalist in the Australian Space Awards AusSpace24.
Posted inInverell, Sport, What's on
Inverell netballers chasing redemption at Senior State Titles
Netballers around the state are gearing up for the Senior State Titles, and Inverell is keen to do better than runner-up this year.
Posted inSport, Tenterfield, What's on
Red Bull to chase the sun to Tenterfield
Red Bull’s Race the Sun challenge is back, and this year it is heading to Tenterfield, ending at Bad Manners.
Posted inAgriculture
AGCO Agriculture Foundation Donates $450,000 AUD to Rural Aid Australia
The AGCO Agricultural Foundation has announced a grant to Rural Aid to support farmers’ mental health and wellbeing across Australia.
Posted inSport, Tamworth, What's on
Olympian Georgia Godwin to attend as an ambassador at this year’s Country Capital Cup
Tamworth’s Country Capital Cup gymnastics competition will be held from 7-9 June at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Conference Centre.
Posted inAwareness Events, Indigenous
Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors
National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.