New England demolition derby champions ready for a showdown with US drivers
A sporting event unlike any other will soon see two local demolition derby champions take on the best drivers the United States has to offer.
By locals for locals: Werris Creek residents invited to share their stories for modern history book
Calling all Werris Creek residents, a local writer would like to talk with you for her next book, a modern history of the area told through the eyes of those who live there.
Workshops aimed at women in farming coming back to the New England region this June and July
NSW Farmers are bringing Empowering Women in Farming Business workshops back to the New England to support and fast-track professional development in the agricultural sector.
Bloodbikes hoping to ramp up volunteer operations locally
Volunteer motorcycle organisation Bloodbikes Australia has been operating in New England for the last few years, but it plans to ramp up its activities in the area very soon.
After suffering in silence with little food, this Armidale volunteer vowed to never allow anyone to starve again
After struggling to find sufficient food during her first few days in the country as a UNE student, Danti Asianti vowed to do whatever it took to ensure nobody ever experienced what she had again.
Kootingal volunteer turning personal tragedy into passion for helping the community
Longtime resident of the Tamworth Region Rebecca Cooke has decided to “share the love around” by volunteering wherever she can after suffering a personal setback a few years ago.
Bingara veteran’s strong sense of community propelling him to give his time for a mountain of volunteer work
Steve Adams has served the community almost all his life, first in the Australian Defence Forces (ADF), which he joined in 1975, and now with a mountain of organisations across his home in Bingara.
Inverell volunteer following the family tradition by giving back, “Been in the blood for a long, long time”
For Inverell's Megan Gaukroger, her family have a long line of volunteering and service to the community going back several generations.
Decades of volunteering became healing therapy for Tamworth resident
Libby Darling has found a sure-fire way to get through the tough times, whatever life throws her way, and that's volunteering.
Three cheers for all our New England volunteers this National Volunteer Week
It's National Volunteer Week, a time to recognise the unsung heroes in our community who give up their time for others.