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Attention all history and war lovers. Local gent Kevin Smith invites you to join him in Borneo to see for yourself what our ANZACS went through during the Second World War. Read more

Kim McConville from Beyond Empathy recently won two major gongs at the International Arts and Health Conference held in Canberra. She won the 2011 National Leadership in Arts and Health, Award for Excellence and Beyond Empathy scooped the Health Promotion with Art, Award for Excellence. Read more

Keep Your animals safe this festive season. Read more

One year ago, Brad and Katie Hunt’s lives took on a whole new focus. They gave birth to beautiful twins, Millie and Annie, 10 weeks before their due date. Here is their review of the amazing year that was. Read more

Head Chef Ryan Charry from the Wicklow Hotel Read more

Last month we spoke with Barry Sinclair about the very popular book published by Allen & Unwin, Captain Thunderbolt and His Lady. We received an overwhelming response by locals asking us to interview the author, Carol Baxter. Read more

Writer and Director Barbara Albury introduces Rockin’ Robin and the Hoods, a pre Christmas panto presented by the Saturday Magic Theatre Troupe – a group of disabled people and their friends. Read more

PLC Armidale is well known for its Community Service Program. School Chaplain, Jennifer Leahy, supports the girls with many community service activities and says, “As a Christian School, a large part of our ethos is outward focus; service is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian.” Read more

Tom O’Connor has been the General Manager of Uralla Shire Council for four and a half years, following a four year period as Council’s Director Corporate and Community Services. Read more

Barry Wilks was first recognised locally for his chimney sweeping services to Uralla. These days, he is retired and writing books. His first, Come In Spinner, is an autobiography about a boy growing up in Wales and London during World War II. In this interview he talks about his latest book, Dolores. Read more