A new research prize honours the late Dr David Briggs AM’s exceptional legacy in rural health.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Local oral surgery clinics partner with leading dental group to improve access to expert care
Patients across the Northern Tablelands now have greater access to expert oral surgery, with New England Oral Surgery joining the Smile On Clinics network
Posted inAged Care, Awards, Good News, Tamworth
From night shifts to state spotlight: Tamworth carer a finalist for top award
Tamworth local Jenny Hutson has been nominated for Employee of the year by the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Good News, Inverell
Late-night rescue and loop through the McDonald’s Drive-Thru saves injured koala near Inverell
A late-night drive towards Inverell has turned into a remarkable wildlife rescue, after a quick-thinking motorist spotted an injured koala on the roadside and worked through the night to keep her safe.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Quad of creativity: NERAM opens four new exhibitions
The New England Regional Art Museum is set to come alive this Friday, 15 August, with the launch of four vibrant new exhibitions showcasing a wide spectrum of artistic talent and vision.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Werris Creek
Powerful tribute at Werris Creek honouring rail workers
The 20th National Rail Safety Week is being marked with a solemn ceremony at the Australian Railway Monument in Werris Creek in northern NSW today.
Posted inArmidale, Childcare, Education
A bright new chapter for Hobbit Preschool and Child Care Centre
One of Armidale’s longest-standing child care centres is entering a new era of growth and renewal under the ownership of Jeff Sun.
Posted inAgriculture
New opportunity for mixed farmers to adopt research innovations through Producer Demonstration Sites
Meat & Livestock Australia and the Grains Research and Development Corporation are again joining forces to support mixed farming businesses across Australia through a new round of Producer Demonstration Site projects.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Tamworth to host inaugural Australian Pro Tour tennis event
Tamworth is set to serve up top-class tennis this September, with the city to host its first-ever Australian Pro Tour event – the Capital of Country International.
Posted inFlood, Grants and funding, Gunnedah, Narrabri, NSW Politics, Parkes Electorate
Councils dealing with new flood damage still waiting on approval for previous flood repairs
As locals recover from another major flood this month, Gunnedah and Narrabri Shire Councils are among councils still waiting for approval to undertake road repairs from floods that occurred more than three years ago.