Tamworth Regional Council has been recognised as a finalist in three separate categories in the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Volunteering, What's on, Youth
Pathfinders’ Pumpkins Hit the Road Again to Support Communities in Need
The Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns in 2025, with young people from across Pathfinders’ programs to grow, harvest, and hand-deliver fresh pumpkins to those doingit tough.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Sport, What's on
‘High Weekend’ brings hundreds to TAS for 19 fixtures
A long-standing multi-sport competition will ignite The Armidale School’s grounds this Friday and Saturday, when it hosts the Sydney Boys’ High School for 19 fixtures.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Health
Clearing the air in Armidale
Armidale will play a leading role in Asthma Australia’s push for nation-wide incentive scheme to replace wood heaters in homes with air conditioners.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Indigenous
A ‘David and Goliath battle’ ends in Nationals upset
The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Science and Research
UNE leads in acute rheumatic fever research
An early career researcher at UNE has received a prestigious grant to continue their work in improving heart health.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
DART Calls for Banksia House detox facility
Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment New England Northwest is one step closer to achieving its dream of having a dedicated detoxification centre in Tamworth after Council last night voted unanimously to write a letter to Hunter New supporting DART NENW’s idea to repurpose the Banksia House building.
Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics
Support act: Aussie artists back live music push
Discounted venue fees to international concert tours is part of a NSW government plan to help state’s struggling live music industry.
Posted inAwards, Emergency management
Volunteers in the spotlight as nominations open for inaugural emergency award
People across NSW are urged to shine a light on the state’s dedicated and brave emergency volunteers, through the inaugural NSW Emergency Volunteer of the Year award.
Posted inArmidale, Tamworth
NRMA launches grassroots safety campaign
New data from the NRMA has revealed that wheel and tyre damage for drivers across the New England continues to be a concern with more than 800 calls for help in the first quarter of 2025.