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Regional News
INVERELL Shire Council will take part in the 2025-2026 Bush Bursary Program, a vital initiative aimed at fostering future medical professionals in rural communities. The Bush Bursary Program, facilitated by the Rural Doctors Network, provides selected medical, nursing, and midwifery students from NSW and ACT with the opportunity to undertake a two-week placement in rural [...]
Regional News
DISASTER assistance is now available in the Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke Local Government Areas following the impact of flooding. The assistance measures are being provided by the Australian and New South Wales Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Support includes assistance for impacted residents to help meet immediate needs like emergency accommodation and grants [...]
Regional Tourism
THE 2025 Tamworth Regional Heritage Festival, is underway and will continue until Sunday, May, 18. This year, the festival will take place over a three-week period, allowing plenty of time for community members and visitors to immerse themselves in the Tamworth region’s rich heritage and history, said Tamworth Regional Council’s director liveable communities. “Celebrating the [...]
Regional Tourism
THE countdown to the Armidale region’s chilliest music festival has officially begun – and to kick off festivities, the Big Chill Festival is throwing an unmissable free launch party at the Armidale Showground on Friday, May 16. Live music, local food and brews, and a vibe that just won’t quit is what you can expect [...]
Canine Heroes
FIRE and Rescue NSW’s Ignitable Liquid Detection Dog, Gandalf, has been awarded Canine Hero of the Year in the Service Dog category at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Sydney Royal Easter Show. The prestigious title recognises Gandalf’s extraordinary seven-year career as an Ignitable Liquid Detection Dog, and his outstanding contribution to fire investigation [...]
May 3 Election
THE Royal Australian College of GPs has welcomed commitments from the major political parties in the lead up to the Federal Election to boost Australia’s rural workforce, with GPs saying this will save lives in some of our most marginalised communities. Last week, the Coalition announced an additional $100 million earmarked for rural healthcare for [...]
Police News
POLICE are urging drivers to take responsibility for their behaviour on the roads after seven people lost their lives across the Anzac Day Long Weekend. NSW Police ran Operation Anzac Day 2025 from Thursday, April 24 until Sunday, April 27 and double demerits were in effect. Seven people died in crashes during the operation, one [...]
Animal Welfare
GREYHOUNDS as Pets NSW, the rehoming arm of Greyhound Racing NSW, has completed the most successful weekend in the organisation’s history. A record number of 80 greyhounds were rehomed across the weekend as GAP staged its annual National Adoption Day events in Tamworth, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst and the major event in Sydney at Moore [...]
Regional News
GLEN Innes’ new sensory garden has officially been opened after a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund helped deliver the facility for the community. The garden is part of Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services and is designed to engage all five senses. It uses carefully selected plants, [...]
Regional Education
MORE than 1000 future students have signed up to experience life at the University of New England’s Armidale campus ahead of Open Day 2025 on Friday, May 2. With 26 tours, sessions and events confirmed across the day, the annual event will showcase UNE’s courses, campus life, support services and accommodation options to school leavers. [...]
