What Next? Graeme Connors return to Tamworth
Australian singer-songwriter Graeme Connors will return to Tamworth this week, bringing his What Next? show to the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday.
Bingara power outage bigger than planned
A small area of Bingara was expecting to lose power today – but far more people have been affected due to damaged equipment. Around 130 customers in the centre of […]
Farmers warn of conservation ‘land grab’
A controversial proposal from an anti-farming environmental group risks handing control of private land to government under the guise of conservation.
Regional Academy Games launched in Tamworth
Regional sporting talent took centre stage in Tamworth with the official launch of the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games.
90-year future secured for Tenterfield Aerodrome
The future of the Tenterfield Aerodrome has been secured for generations, with council extending the lease to the Friends of Tenterfield Aerodrome through to 2113.
Young players invited to Nomads AFL Come and Try day
The New England Nomads Juniors are inviting young players to pull on the boots, with the club hosting a Come and Try Day later this month ahead of the 2026 AFL season
Regional rail fleet moves forward as State Government accelerates delivery after delays
New trains for NSW’s long-delayed Regional Rail Fleet are now arriving and being tested on lines serving the New England.
Telstra to upgrade 4G and 5G services in Taminda
Telstra will temporarily switch off its Taminda mobile site this week to upgrade 4G capacity and prepare for faster 5G.
New England towns share in $2m boost for regional night-time economy
Tamworth will share in a $2 million NSW Government pilot aimed at boosting regional night-time economies.
International Women’s Day event brings Tamworth together for heart health
Tamworth locals are invited to get moving, meet others and support heart health at a community fundraiser being held for International Women’s Day this Sunday.
Toni Childs brings music, stories and love to Tamworth
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Toni Childs is bringing Tamworth audiences an evening of music, storytelling and inspiration tomorrow night at the Capitol Theatre.
Court dismisses Kingstown fence dispute involving Rinehart property
A long running fence dispute between a New England landholder and mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court, with negotiations now continuing privately between the parties.
Local athletes to benefit from new high-performance academy
UNE has teamed up with Armidale Regional Council to nurture the region’s top young athletes, as part of the inaugural Talent ID High Performance Academy.
Tamworth dance teacher named Local Woman of the Year
Tamworth City Dance Academy principal Kellie Singh has been named the Tamworth Electorate’s Local Woman of the Year.
Narrabri drops to level 3 water restrictions tonight
Narrabri Shire Council says that they have reached Drought Management Plan trigger to drop from Level 4 water restrictions to Level 3.
Fresh face for Inverell’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Inverell’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial has a new lease on life after the local RSL Sub-Branch secured grant funding to refurbish the monument, so that generations to come can pay their respects.
Hillgrove mine project on track to ramp up mid-year
Larvotto Resources says development at the antimony-gold operation east of Armidale is advancing rapidly, with local jobs, regional spending, and long-term economic benefits already flowing.
Set for a full weekend of family fun at the first ever Armidale Running Festival
The inaugural Armidale Running Festival is running for the weekend of March 14-15 with 863 runners registered to run a combined total of 8,552.9km.
Armidale’s Kay Endres named Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year
Armidale councillor and community advocate Kay Endres has been named the 2026 Northern Tablelands Electorate Woman of the Year ahead of International Women’s Day.
Festival favourites Haystack Mountain Hermits to play at Tenterfield
Award-winning family band Haystack Mountain Hermits will perform at Tenterfield School of Arts on Saturday, 14 March.
Tamworth takes centre stage at inaugural MTA NSW Automotive Excellence Awards
Tamworth has emerged as one of the big winners at the inaugural Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) Automotive Excellence Awards 2026, with a local apprentice and business both taking home honours on t
Fuel prices surge in major cities as NRMA urges action, with New England motorists watching closely
Fuel prices in Australia’s major cities have surged above expected levels, with the NRMA warning regional motorists — including in the New England — could soon feel the impact.
Nominations open for 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards, recognising excellence across the sector
Internationally acclaimed pianist coming to Armidale this month
Music lovers in Armidale are being invited to enjoy two special concerts this month featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dr Yi-Yang Chen, with the events raising funds to support young musicians in the region.
Water tensions spike as Basin review seeks community views
Northern Basin irrigators will be banned from floodplain capturing under new Menindee Lakes rules, as the once-a-decade Murray–Darling Basin Plan review begins.
Engines ready: 2026 Weeks of Speed Festival set to take off
Weeks of Speed will return to Gunnedah in March, bringing a packed program of motorsport events and an anticipated economic boost to the Shire.
Farmers reject ‘dumpster fire’ plans
NSW Farmers says a proposal to send Sydney’s waste to rural and regional communities should be rejected.
Farm production forecast to top $100 billion ahead of target
Australia’s farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year, four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target. New figures released by the Australian […]
Postal vote applications open for Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election
Postal voting has opened for the Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election, to be held on Saturday, 18 April.
Accused Little Styx axe murderer denied bail
The man accused of murder at the Little Styx River campsite has been refused bail, as police allege he killed a fellow camper with an axe during a violent altercation at the remote spot on Point Lookout Road.
