Expressions of interests are now open for the Australian Government Volunteer Grants Program which provides funding for organisations that increase participation in volunteering and focus on the inclusion of vulnerable people. The Volunteer Grants program is an...
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Accusations of Price Gouging at the Pump
Fuel prices across Australia have been rising, and motoring groups are now accusing petrol retailers of price gouging. News website MSN reports the hikes began shortly after the US-Israel conflict escalated, with some towns and cities seeing petrol prices jump up to a...
Register for the 86K for a Cure
This March, Children’s Cancer Institute is calling on Australians to step up for children with cancer by taking part in 86K for a Cure - a nationwide fundraising challenge with a powerful purpose. Now in its fifth year, 86K for a Cure encourages participants to walk...
Kay Endres Named Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year
The 2026 NSW Women’s Week is underway, and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced Armidale’s Kay Endres has been named the Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year. NSW Women’s Week showcases the remarkable stories and accomplishments of women and...
Sapphire Dollar Initiative to be Relaunched
The Inverell Chamber of Commerce and Industry is relaunching its Sapphire Dollars local currency initiative. At the Chambers recent meeting, it was agreed that a targeted marketing campaign will be implemented to encourage new memberships and re-engage lapsed members....
NSW Women’s Week: Celebrating Strength, Diversity and Achievements
NSW Women’s Week kicked off on Monday (2 March) and will run to this Sunday (8 March), International Women’s Day, with communities across the state coming together to recognise the achievements, contributions and diverse experiences of women and girls. The week-long...
$200,000 Driving Digital Capability, Equity and Resilience in Rural Australia
FRRR and Telstra are inviting remote, rural and regional community groups to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through round 4 of Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program, which opens today. Heyfield Community Resource Centre were awarded an $8,988 grant in...
Tributes Flow of Former Radio Personality
Former local radio personality Pete Diskon has passed away from heart ailments after a brief period in palliative care. Mr Diskon , or Disko as he was known, died surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday at the age of 75. Disko had two stints at 2NZ in the 90s and 2000’s...
Inverell SES Turns 50
The Inverell SES celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday but will wait until May this year to commemorate the occasion. Founding member David Jones says the local SES branch wants to ensure they’re out of the danger period for natural disasters before they can let...
