Strengthening regional sport: NIAS becomes part of RAS Ltd expansion
Northern Inland Academy of Sport joins a new partnership to form a unified organisation focused on enhancing high-performance pathways and development opportunities for young athletes.
TCMF partners with Keith Urban
The Tamworth Country Music Festival and global superstar Keith Urban have announced the creation of the “Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship”.
Weed Alert: Sticky florestina spreading south
Narrabri Shire Council Biosecurity Officers have discovered that Sticky Florestina is on the march down from Queensland.
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Local News
Community asked for feedback on next steps for $58.4 million Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade
The federal and state governments say they are working hard to get the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade back on track after it stalled for several years, while a community petition demands they get on with it.
Introducing Thaw Ni Ni Zaw – Northern Tablelands Koala Conservation Officer
Southern New England Landcare has welcomed Thaw Ni Ni Zaw as Northern Tablelands Koala Conservation Officer, bringing extensive experience in agriculture, environmental science, and community-based conservation.
Register now for Moree Plains Shire Bulky Waste Collection in September
Moree Plains Shire residents are encouraged to register now for Moree Plains Shire Council’s free, bulky waste collection drive, scheduled for collection this September.
Horticulture provides hope for stroke survivor
Laurence Tockuss, a 61-year-old former primary school teacher from Tamworth, spent more than three decades in education before a series of three strokes starting in 2020 changed his life.
Celebrating 50 years of O’Connor Catholic College in Armidale
Former staff and students are expected to come from around the world for the 50-year anniversary of O’Connor Catholic College in Armidale.
What's On
Events
Vernon Marshall: A Pioneer for LGBTQ+ Support in Regional AustraliaEnds: August 20, 2025
Dungowan Day OutEnds: August 24, 2025
FREE Your Life Matters Rural & Regional WorkshopsEnds: August 27, 2025
Girls’ Night In 2025Ends: August 29, 2025
Nosh Narrabri Food & Drink FestivalEnds: August 30, 2025
Politics
Councils dealing with new flood damage still waiting on approval for previous flood repairs
As locals recover from another major flood this month, Gunnedah and Narrabri Shire Councils are among councils still waiting for approval to undertake road repairs from floods that occurred more than three years ago.
New opportunity for mixed farmers to adopt research innovations through Producer Demonstration Sites
Meat & Livestock Australia and the Grains Research and Development Corporation are again joining forces to support mixed farming businesses across Australia through a new round of Producer Demonstration Site projects.
Latest UNE TamTalk to focus on succession planning for farms
UNE Tamworth is proud to present a TamTalks event, with a special focus on Farm Succession, featuring two experts in this field who are local to the region.
Energy and Environment
Uralla Rivercare Group charts fresh course for the future
The Uralla Rivercare Group is entering an exciting new chapter as long-standing members unite with new faces, creating a blend of local knowledge, fresh energy, and new ideas.
Late-night rescue and loop through the McDonald’s Drive-Thru saves injured koala near Inverell
A late-night drive towards Inverell has turned into a remarkable wildlife rescue, after a quick-thinking motorist spotted an injured koala on the roadside and worked through the night to keep her safe.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
North Hill Veterinary Clinic opens doors to state-of-the-art Bundarra Road facility
North Hill Veterinary Clinic have opened the doors to their brand-new, purpose-built facility on Bundarra Road, bring the best and latest in vet care to Armidale.
Real Support for Real Homeowners: $2000 cash back
In a time where rising costs and uncertainty define the housing conversation, Regional Australia Bank is backing the people who call regional NSW home, not with slogans, but with something tangible.
BUSINESS
nbn local information sessions coming to Gunnedah
nbn Local are hosting a series of information sessions in Gunnedah throughout August. Soon, over 2,100 homes and businesses will be eligible to upgrade to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).
INDIGENOUS
Emerging Moree artists showcase culture and identity at BAMM Gallery exhibition
A powerful new exhibition featuring four emerging artists who share their deep connections to country is now open at Bank Art Museum Moree.
SPORT
Nominate a local legend for Community Sports Dad of the Year 2025
Australians are being called upon to nominate local dads making a difference in grassroots sport for the annual Community Sports Dad of the Year.
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On the 80th anniversary of the first and only use of nuclear weapons, Nobel laureates warn that the world is closer to nuclear war than at any time in history. The post Eight decades after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, world is back to nuclear brink appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
Tamworth announces Baiada Carols in the Park
Christmas magic, dazzling lights, and spectacular production is coming to Tamworth at the 2025 Baiada Carols in the Park, set to take place on Saturday 13 December in Bicentennial Park.
Locals leverage City to Surf to raise funds
Locals from school students to a mum are taking part in this weekend’s City to Surf in Sydney to support causes they care about.
