Tenterfield’s Humph 4 Tyres has been voted the New England’s Best Tyre Shop in the 2026 Best in the New England awards. The locally owned and operated business, which fits everything from cars to trucks to tractors, earned strong praise from customers for owner Humphrey and his team’s honesty, hard work and unbeatable customer service.
Posted inBusiness, Energy, Feature, NSW Politics
Squadron stops work on Boorolong wind farm as neighbouring Origin project pushes on
Squadron has quietly walked away from its Boorolong wind farm near Armidale, while Origin’s project next door pushes on. The transmission line the Coalition says they won’t build is right in the middle of it.
Posted inArts, Feature, Tamworth
From ‘Little Texas’ to the big stage: Chris Cobb unveils debut album
Chris Cobb will release his debut album More Questions Than Answers after turning a journey from Papua New Guinea into an emerging Australian country music career.
Posted inArts, Feature, Tamworth
From the Highlands to the Plains: Arts North West opens Tamworth office and launches new website
Arts North West has opened a Tamworth office and launched a new website, expanding access to arts services across the New England North West.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Feature, Local News
Dung beetles cut methane emissions from cattle manure by 85 per cent, study finds
Dung beetles could play a bigger role in reducing the climate impact of Australia’s livestock industry, with new research finding they cut methane emissions from cattle manure by up to 85 per cent.
Posted inArts, Feature, Tenterfield
Arts North West on Tour brings family theatre to Tenterfield this August
Arts North West on Tour brings acclaimed family theatre to Tenterfield, giving local families access to professional live performance this August.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Feature
Young regional artists shortlisted for UNE acquisitive art prize
Seventy young artists from regional NSW have been named finalists in this year’s University of New England School’s Acquisitive Art Prize.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026
Best Book Store in the New England?
From page-turning novels to children’s favourites and thoughtful gifts, where do you love to browse? Which is the best Book Store in the New England?
Posted inFeature, Gunnedah, Indigenous
Walhallow community reaps long-term benefits from Aboriginal-led infrastructure investment
Aboriginal-led investment has transformed the Walhallow community, improving health, education, employment, tourism and cultural outcomes while creating lasting opportunities for future generations.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Seniors
Free forum to help New England seniors stay safe from scams
Seniors across the New England region are being encouraged to attend a free forum on 26 August to learn how to protect themselves from increasingly sophisticated scams.