A record number of NSW women got a breast screen last year, and regional women led the way. But plenty are still putting it off.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Threads, smarts, choreographed
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the New England dancing, running well, and looking good.
Posted inGood News, Parenting and kids, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Dolly Day announces new ambassador and helps grow a love of reading
Tamworth has a new ambassador for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Golden Guitar winner and local mum Aleyce Simmonds
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Social issues and services
125 events to celebrate NSW carers
They work behind the scenes and rarely get thanked. Now 125 events across NSW will celebrate unpaid carers this National Carers Week. Here’s what’s on offer.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale, Science and Research, What's on
Armidale livestock unit celebrates 50 years
From a handful of traits to trillions of data points, an Armidale unit has spent 50 years reshaping Australian livestock. Now it is throwing a party, and auctioning a heifer.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Goat producers urged to have levy say
The goat levy hasn’t changed since 1997. Now producers face a vote that would more than double it. Here’s where the money would go, and why every vote counts.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News
Grants of up to $50,000 now open
A $540,000 pool, grants of up to $50,000, and one month to apply. Regional charities with a good idea have until Saturday, 31 October to put their case to the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
Posted inGeneral News
New guide helps school leavers
University, TAFE, an apprenticeship, a gap year or something else entirely? Jamie Chaffey has put together a guide to help Parkes school leavers choose their next step, from jobs and study to enrolling to vote.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Happy, sparkling and safe
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the New England hydrated, clean and secure.
Posted inTamworth
Telstra maintenance to disrupt mobile coverage in Tamworth CBD
Tamworth CBD residents and businesses are being warned of temporary Telstra mobile disruptions during 17 days of maintenance from October 7.