By day, Ian Worley is the Quirindi High School principal and outside of school hours he’s been back in the classroom, joining the cast of ABC TV’s Muster Dogs.
Bec Gracie
Bec Gracie has been a country music journalist for more than 20 years, publishing her first story when she was 15 in a national newspaper. Since then she has served as the entertainment and country reporter at The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth and a freelance writer with Country Music Capital News and Country Update, and is now a valued regular writer for New England Times as well as working as a publicist and artist manager in Australia’s Country Music Capital. She specialises in telling the stories of rural Australia, whether that be the artists singing the songs about regional areas, those working on the land or the residents of regional towns and cities.
Posted inArts, Nundle
Gaba-Baa Gallery brings new art space to Nundle
The village of Nundle is known for attracting creatives and it now has a new art gallery, which is becoming a new home for Indigenous and local artists.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
The Wolfe Brothers call for more Australian Made support
The Wolfe Brothers have used their massive haul of accolades at the Tamworth Country Music Festival to call for more support of Australian music and artists.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Tamworth
Where tomorrow’s Country stars begin: inside Tamworth’s Golden Gig
If your kids came home from the Tamworth Country Music Festival buzzing with big country music dreams, they’re not alone. Each year, the Festival becomes a launchpad for young performers from across Australia, and one of the most exciting opportunities for junior artists is the Golden Gig talent search.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth, Tourism
Tamworth’s 54th festival celebrates ever-increasing crowds and plans ahead
The last notes have been played at the 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival and the city is celebrating an extra successful event.
Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Hands of Fame welcomes Jodi Vaughan and The Wolfe Brothers
Two very different careers, but the same lasting impact on Australian country music, were recognised on Saturday morning when the 2026 Hands of Fame inductees were honoured in Tamworth.
Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Country music’s quiet achiever steps into the spotlight
Tamworth Regional Council Festival and Events Manager Barry Harley has been recognised with two major accolades at the Golden Guitar Awards and a special town hall presentation, marking over 50 years of service.
Posted inArts, Awards, Entertainment
Adam Harvey recognised with Roll of Renown induction
Adam Harvey has been part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival story for more than three decades, and on Saturday night that contribution was recognised with his induction into the Roll of Renown.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Jessica Holbrok claims top busking honour at Tamworth festival
Brisbane’s Jessica Holbrok has been crowned the 2026 Toyota Best of the Buskers champion.
Posted inBoggabri, Entertainment, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Gunnedah and Boggabri star in new song released for Australia Day
Australian country artists and cousins Anthony Snape and Sam Snape have released their new single Big Love In A Small Town ahead of Anthony’s role as the Australia Day Ambassador for his hometown of Gunnedah.