Armidale Regional Council is seeking to replace wood heaters in 100 local households as part of a pilot program to improve air quality, as monitors warn air pollution in town is at an unhealthy level.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows
Poetry slam comes to Guyra
The Australian Poetry Slam will be held this year in Guyra, with a heat to take place on the 16th of August at the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
Posted inAgriculture
Millions to tackle feral pigs
The NSW Government is ramping up efforts to tackle rising feral pig populations across the state, providing an $8 million boost to help fund a new coordinated control program.
Posted inWhat's on, Women
Applications for immersive rural women’s leadership program now open
The National Rural Women’s Coalition (NRWC) is once again putting the call out to women across Australia to apply to attend their Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Muster in Canberra.
Posted inHealth
New drug trial offers hope for Alzheimers
Dementia Australia has welcomed the publication of the results of a trial showing that a new drug, donanemab, has been able to slow the progression of symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease.
Posted inEducation, What's on
Boarding Schools Expo is heading to Narrabri this Friday and Saturday
The Boarding Schools Expo is coming to Narrabri for a two-day event at the Crossing Theatre on the 21st and 22nd July.
Posted inTamworth, Travel
Community’s plea to Bonza to keep Sunshine Coast Route
New England locals have taken to social media over the announcement that Bonza will no longer offer the Tamworth to Sunshine Coast route.
Posted inEnvironment
Swap your old yabby traps for a new lure at AgQuip to help fish habitat
Recreational fishers will have the chance to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at AgQuip to support sustainable fishing practices.
Posted inBundarra, Social issues and services
New Food Pantry makes things easier in Bundarra
Getting life’s essentials has been made easier for the small community of Bundarra after a Food Pantry service was introduced by Uralla Community Neighbourhood Centre.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Grace Tame to headline crime conference in Gunnedah
Speakers for the Gunnedah Crime Prevention and Community Safety Conference in November will include 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame