Rural areas – particularly small towns and villages – are not often renowned for their culinary delights, however one couple in the Central West of NSW are changing all of that. The tastebuds of residents in Crowther and surrounds have never had it so good after couple Don and Kate moved to the... ...more

Building strong and sustainable rural and regional centres requires input from all sectors of the community; from small through to large business, industry, interest groups and community organisations. It is when these groups have a vision for the development of their communities that growth and sus... ...more

Lloyd George has been behind the wheel of countless trucks throughout his 38 year career; clocking up thousands of kilometres along the way. As the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) 2006 National Professional Driver of the Year, Lloyd is now driving a renewed push for improved truck safety o... ...more

Whether you're admiring the view across the magnificent Tweed Valley or the spectacular views of the various artworks adorning the walls, standing inside the recently completed Tweed River Art Gallery is undoubtedly a feast for the visual senses. Travelling to Murwillumbah for the official openi... ...more

To walk through the front doors of the revamped PCYC building at Tweed Heads, it is hard to believe it was once a tired run-down old building in much need of an overhaul. Today, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the local PCYC and the larger local community, the revamped Tweed Heads PCYC... ...more

Simon Cant never thought he’d stay long in Warren when he first arrived – that was sixteen years ago. Now, the father of four says he would never dream of leaving. “I grew up in the Hunter region and I always thought I would end up back there,” Simon said. “But when I started work in Warren... ...more

Juggling work and family life can be a delicate balancing act, but when you’re also a member of local council involved in a variety of community projects, the balance becomes more complicated. That is unless you’re Fiona Rossiter. Mother to six children ranging in age from 18 months to 19 year... ...more

When it comes to building strong and vibrant rural and regional communities, Senator Nash believes small businesses are the key to expanding growth and creating opportunity in local centres. "Small businesses lie at the heart of a robust local community," Senator Nash said. "Regardless of th... ...more

Just over nine months ago, the building on the corner of Otho and Rivers streets in Inverell was vacant. Today, it stands as a first class Aboriginal health centre, serving the community of Inverell and surrounds. While there were many involved in the development of the Armajun Health Centre, tw... ...more

Twenty years ago, a group of people gathered together in Coonabarabran with the idea of establishing a local Riding for the Disabled Association. Among those at the first planning meetings was local woman Hazel Aylett. Two decades on, many riders and volunteers have come and gone, but Hazel is s... ...more