Did you read a book to your kid(s) before bed tonight? If not, its time to start. The 1000 Books Before School is a program that has spread across the country – from the city streets of Sydney to the beaches of the Gold Coast and the Tasmanian town of Wynyard. And it started in Gunnedah.
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Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Local News, News, What's on
Oracles of the Bush prepares to deliver its last stanza
The final curtain is about to be drawn on Tenterfield’s famous Oracles of the Bush boutique bush poetry festival after 27 years.
Posted inNews, Sport
“A Sense of Belonging:” Stockman Rugby side to give country boys a taste of international footy in upcoming tour to UK
Country New South Wales has a strong presence in the upcoming Stockman Rugby team, who will embark on their upcoming ‘For King and Country’ tour to the United Kingdom this coming October.
Posted inCrime, Local News, News, NSW Politics, Politics, Social issues and services
Regional crime inquiry gets green light
National Party politicians have been congratulating each other on the establishment of a new inquiry into community safety and crime in regional NSW this week.
Posted inLocal News, News
NSW Government to begin public consultations on Compulsory Land Acquisitions review
The NSW Government has begun public consultation on their review into improving compulsory land acquisition processes. Armidale has been chosen to host an in-person public consultation session.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News, News
Support needed for Elders Olympics Team
A contingent of local Elders from Uralla, Armidale and Walcha are asking for the community to help support their journey to Kempsey for the Elders Olympics in May.
Posted inEmergency management, Grants and funding, Money, News
Ampol continues support for Westpac rescue chopper
Ampol Australia has extended its support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for a further five years as part of its Ampol Foundation program.
Posted inLifestyle, Local News, News
Accommodation in New England takes a quirky twist
Have you noticed some odd buildings around the New England? It seems that New England accommodation is getting a little quirky, and visitors love it!
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New England Markets Guide
Have you ever wondered ‘What markets are on this weekend?’ This is your comprehensive rundown of the who, what, when and where of New England market days.
Posted inNews, Roads and Infrastructure
Coonabarabran flagged for new bushfire resilience program
A new program to boost the bushfire resilience of critical transport corridors by supporting Aboriginal cultural landscape management has been launched at four sites across regional New South Wales. Coonabarabran roads get the nod for the North West.