2025 Will Be a Big Year for Muster Up Delungra: A Year of Community Connection and Support Delungra is gearing up for an exciting 2025, thanks to a generous grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Muster Up Delungra, formed in 2023 by local women Leah Bennett, Tammy Taylor, Mandy Mepham, and […]
Posted inEducation
Final days for uni students to apply for ag leadership scholarship
AgriFutures Australia, alongside industry sponsors, is searching for the next generation of agriculture leaders as applications for the 2025 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program still open until January 10. The program is a great opportunity for students entering their final two years of an undergraduate degree to gain both financial support and industry connections. Created in […]
Posted inGeneral News, Local festivals and shows, What's on
The Australasian Recorder Festival 2025 – A Musical Journey to Armidale
The countdown is on for the Australasian Recorder Festival 2025, taking place from January 10 to January 17 at PLC Armidale.
Posted inEmergency management
RFS ready for a tough season with upgrades to their big chopper
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can now hold 11,000 litres of water in an internal tank, making it an even better asset in firefighting efforts. With the tank upgrade, the […]
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Thieves can’t stop Christmas lunch at Armidale Uniting Church
Volunteers and community members have rallied to ensure the annual Christmas Lunch at Armidale’s Uniting Church is still a success today after thieves broke in and stole food.
Posted inEducation
Stories of great HSC achievements continue
Schools and parents around the region continue to celebrate the fantastic HSC results of our students with our private schools leading the way in high achievement.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Delivering a new birth experience
The University of the New England is delivering new research into the complexity of birth, post-traumatic stress disorder and building healthy relationships.
Posted inAgriculture, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
More time to have your say on draft water sharing plans
Communities have even more time to have their say on the draft water sharing plan across Regional NSW as the public exhibition period gets an extension.
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Seniors
Seniors diaries available again from your friendly local State MP, library or legal aid
The popular seniors diary has returned for 2025, full of legal tips for managing financial hardship and mortgage stress, avoiding scams, and resolving neighbour disputes.
Posted inFederal Politics
Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas
A retiring Nationals backbencher known for his staunch opposition of a net-zero carbon emissions target has taken a swipe at his party leader on his way out the door.