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Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Arts Minister John Graham praises growth of Tamworth festival

by Bec GracieJanuary 30, 2025

A senior NSW Government Minister has expressed his enthusiasm for the growth of country music and the success of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, highlighting the government’s ongoing support for the industry.

Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Troy Cassar-Daley dominates and New Englanders recognised at Golden Guitar Awards

by Bec GracieJanuary 26, 2025

Troy Cassar-Daley dominated last night’s Golden Guitar Awards

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Keith Urban in Tamworth for induction to Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown

by Bec GracieJanuary 21, 2025

It’s confirmed: Keith Urban will be in Tamworth in person to be inducted into the Roll of Renown at the Toyota 53rd Golden Guitar Awards on Saturday, January 25.

Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Felicity Kircher crowned 45th Toyota Star Maker

by Bec GracieJanuary 20, 2025

Tingalpa’s Felicity Kircher has been crowned the 45th Toyota Star Maker, after a stellar showcase of emerging country talent at the 2025 Grand Final concert

Posted inGeneral News

Kasey Chambers inspires students to forge their own paths

by Bec GracieJanuary 16, 2025

It’s not everyday you get the chance to jam with an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and multi award-winning singer-songwriter, but this was the case for The CMAA Academy of Country Music students in Tamworth. 

Posted inArmidale

Armidale Ute Show revs up for another year

by Bec GracieDecember 29, 2024

Car enthusiasts from across the country with roll into Armidale this March to celebrate vehicles, mateship, and fun with Armidale’s Ute Show.

Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, What's on

Spotlight on Night-Time Economy in Tamworth

by Bec GracieDecember 10, 2024

The spotlight has turned to the night-time economy of the New England region, with NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues visiting Tamworth to explore its unique opportunities and challenges.

Posted inEducation, Environment, Tamworth

Troy Cassar-Daley encourages Tamworthians and visitors to go slow on fashion

by Bec GracieDecember 4, 2024

Nominated for six more Golden Guitars, Troy visited Nemingha students this week to spread the word on sustainability.

Posted inTamworth

Top 10 vie for coveted Toyota Star Maker title

by Bec GracieNovember 27, 2024

A new generation of country stars will compete in Australia’s biggest country music talent search in January,in the Toyota 45th Star Maker.

Posted inKootingal

Kootingal Celebrates New Multipurpose Centre and Library

by Bec GracieNovember 26, 2024

The small communities of Kootingal and Moonbi are celebrating the opening of the Kootingal Multipurpose Centre, comprising a refurbished hall and a new library.

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