Social entrepreneur and youth advocate Jarrod Wheatley OAM has been named as Armidale’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2023.
Posted inCroppa Creek
Increased construction costs threatened new amenities block at Croppa Creek
Construction of a new shower and amenities block at the Croppa Creek Recreation Reserve will continue after an additional grant from the NSW Government to cover the unexpectedly high costs.
Posted inBundarra, Emergency management, Inverell, Manilla, Tamworth
UPDATED: Bush fire continues to burn at Bundarra
A bush fire is continuing to burn in the Bundarra area, west of Wearnes Road and north of Glenelg Road, 45 Kilometres south west of Inverell.
Posted inGunnedah
New shared pathway in Gunnedah
Work has started on a shared pathway extension in Gunnedah that will connect the Namoi River to Mullibah Lagoon, connecting the open spaces and improving safety for users.
Posted inTravel
Slim Dusty Centre officially one of the best Grey Nomad experiences
The Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey has been shortlisted as a finalist in Best Grey Nomad Attraction for the Grey Nomad Awards.
Posted inAgriculture, Health, News
Floods and lost crops affecting rural health
The National Rural Health Alliance is concerned at how the La Niña weather cycle and flooding during 2021–22 has affected rural people, exacerbating health and other issues already faced by stretched communities.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2023
Weird but true: NSW Government want to waive your traffic fines
In a clear indication that we are absolutely approaching an election, the NSW Liberals and Nationals have announced they’re going to refund fines issued to drivers for ‘low level offences’. But only after the election.
Posted inLifestyle, News, NSW Politics
Make sure you use your ‘back to school’ vouchers before they run out
With the first term of the 2023 school year fast approaching, parents are being reminded to tap into several vouchers aimed at easing the cost of living for local families, including back to school vouchers.
Posted inGlen Innes
New store in Glen Innes helps cut the costs of enjoying the outdoors
A new second-hand saddlery and fishing equipment store is opening in Glen Innes this weekend, helping to cut the costs of enjoying the outdoors.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, News, Walcha
Bare minimum EIS for Winterbourne Wind project ‘very worst ever’
Northern Tablelands State MP Adam Marshall has called the environmental impact statement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm project at Walcha “the very worst EIS I have ever, ever seen” at a public meeting in Walcha.