Today is World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Training and courses
Seniors tech program to begin at Liverpool Plains Shire Council Libraries
Liverpool Plains Shire Council libraries have announced a new program for Seniors that want to learn about technology and how to use their devices beginning this Tuesday.
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Winter fun in Tamworth and Gunnedah
A winter family fun festival is coming to Gunnedah and Tamworth this month.
Posted inAgriculture, Quirindi, Training and courses
GrainGrowers first aid course in Quirindi
GrainGrowers is running a two-day on-farm first aid course in Quirindi from 24-25 July.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Investigation
New Armidale GP reopens surgery books, but town doctor shortage still lingers
The arrival of a new GP has allowed the Faulkner Street Medical Centre to reopen its books but the town is still struggling to attract enough doctors.
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Youth Precinct on track for June opening
It’s been many years in the making but the first stage of the new Tenterfield Youth Precinct is nearly ready for action.
Posted inArmidale, Inverell, Social issues and services
Funding extended to save Tresillian Armidale and Inverell
Tresillian Armidale and Inverell Family Care Centre has been saved from imminent closure, with its funding set to be extended by the State Government for another two years.
Posted inCrime, Warialda
Crime spree prompts new Neighbourhood Watch group in Warialda
An attempted break and enter on an elderly widow’s home in Warialda has been the catalyst in forming a new Neighbourhood Watch program.
Posted inSocial issues and services
Uncapped Skymuster Broadband available after successful trial
New Englanders unable to access fibre NBN can now order uncapped satellite broadband services, following a successful trial of NBN Co’s new Sky Muster Plus product
Posted inEnvironment, Tamworth
Smart meters already delivering water savings
Tamworth Regional Council is already seeing the benefits of smart water meters with three of the largest leaks detected since installations have begun, totalling over 19,000 litres a day.