It is great to see BackTrack’s Night Crew program receive $120,000 in funding from the NSW Government for it to be continued.

The program sees youth workers on Armidale streets between 8pm and 7am three nights per week to engage young people at risk.

The trial earlier in the year was hugely successful with a 75 per cent reduction in break-ins and reported stolen vehicles during that time.

This was a fantastic result for Armidale and it made sense to approach the NSW Government again for more funding to continue this homegrown, commonsense initiative.

Congratulations to everyone involved in getting this program off the ground and for the success it has had.

Funding for Uralla Arts Society

The Uralla Arts Society received $10,839 in funding from the Community Building Partnership program to purchase  sound equipment to use at various events.

It was fantastic to deliver this grant to the society’s volunteers who run numerous events including music, plays, dance and vibrant displays. It is an entirely volunteer run group and the entire community will benefit.

Good luck HSC students

I would like to wish good luck to all students who are about to commence their HSC exams.

There’s not long to go before you begin your next chapter and I am wishing you every success.

To the parents and family members of HSC students, well done to you. It is a tough period and I am sure all students appreciate your support.

Brendan Moylan caught up with the volunteers at Warialda’s Driver Reviver during the school holidays.

Bundarra Cup

Congratulations to the Bundarra Racing Club who hosted their annual Cup meeting after a four-year hiatus.

It was great to hear it was well supported with big crowds on the day and some great racing with plenty of winners from the Northern Tablelands.

Trout Fest

Congratulations to the Guyra community for another successful TroutFest.

It is such a unique event and everyone involved deserves a big thank you and well done. It is great to have such a special event within the Guyra community.

Small Business Month

October is NSW Small Business Month where we celebrate our small businesses and their contributions to the local economy.

There are free, low-cost online and in-person workshops available for the small business community for the month HERE.

Additionally, we all know how important they are to our local economies, so let’s all shop locally and support our small businesses.

Infrastructure grants for arts and culture, disaster readiness, sport and recreation, and community infrastructure

Applications for the Clubgrants Category 3 Fund will open on 24 November.

Grants vary from $50,000 and are up to $300,000 for community spaces available to the public.

Now is the time to start putting together your applications for submission as the window is very short. Please my contact my office for a letter of support.

For more information and eligibility, visit Clubgrants Category 3 Fund.

What’s On

Armidale Drama and Musical Society’s latest production, Noises Off, closes this weekend with Saturday your last chance to see it.

It is at the TAS Hoskins Centre. It is a comedy featuring local talent. Tickets available HERE.

School holidays activities across the Northern Tablelands. Councils, PCYCs, libraries and more have all planned activities. Jump on to their social pages for more information on what is happening.

October 17: Armidale  Creative Streets Festival 2025. More info HERE.

October 17: Sapphire City Festival. More info HERE.

October 18: Holy Trinity Race Day at Inverell Racecourse

October 25: Uralla Thunderbolt’s Festival

Commentary by Brendan Moylan, Member for Northern Tablelands