The small communities of Kootingal and Moonbi are celebrating the opening of the Kootingal Multipurpose Centre, comprising a refurbished hall and a new library.
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 inAdvertorial, Best in the New England 2024
Ello’s Electrical gets it done
With dedication to his customers and a knack for completing jobs safely, correctly, and on time, Matthew Ellison of Ello’s Electrical has sparked success, earning the title of Best Electrician in The New England.
Posted inArts, Awards, Tamworth
New England talent shines among Golden Guitar nominees
The nominees of the 53rd Golden Guitar Awards were announced in Sydney, shining a light on the talent of the New England region and beyond.
Posted inLocal profiles, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Bulls, Broncs and Burpees – All in a day’s work for rising rodeo star Isaac Leclair
A move from one side of the country to the other is proving fruitful for rising rodeo star Isaac Leclair.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth Celebrates 136 Years as Australia’s First City of Light
Tamworth celebrated yesterday to mark 136 years since it became the first town in Australia to flick the switch on electric street lighting.
Posted inArts, Tamworth
Senior Academy of Country Music draws students from overseas and across the nation for January course
Students from as far away as Nashville, NZ and across Australia will head to Tamworth for The Academy of Country Music Senior Course.
Posted inTamworth
Brewfest… more than beers with fun for all the family
It’s time to raise a glass as Tamworth’s version of Oktoberfest takes over Scully Park at Wests, once again on November 23.
Posted inBendemeer, General News, What's on
Entries open soon for this month’s Bendemeer Campdraft
There’s a change in the air for The Bendemeer Campdraft, with the event set to take its place at the town’s rodeo grounds, on November 30-December 1 and entries open November 5-6.
Posted inArts, Tamworth
Academy of Country Music now open for senior student applications
LAST CALL: Applications are now open for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Senior Course. Where will you start your music career?
Posted inGeneral News
Wade Forster encourages others to ride high on Star Maker opportunities
GET YOUR ENTRIES IN: 2024 Toyota Star Maker winner Wade Forster mixes his two loves, rodeo and country music, and encourages all interested artists to get on board and enter the 2025 Star Maker competition. Entries close September 6.