It is a subject that many New England Mayors have campaigned hard for: restoration of the FAGs.
Cameron Magusic
Posted inArts, Good News, Indigenous, Tamworth
Stage set for new talent to rock Tamworth
On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 from 3-6pm at Tamworth Youth Centre, the Buddy Knox Talent Contest, to be hosted by the award-winning blues musician, will provide opportunities for emerging Aboriginal musicians and performers to put on a song and dance.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, School News, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Riding with the horses: Inter-Schools Horsing Extravaganza to return to Tamworth
An exposition of equine command awaits Tamworth ahead of this year’s Inter-Schools Horsing Extravaganza (ISHE), which is being held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) from 16-20 October.
Posted inArts, Tamworth
All together now: Orch Fusion keeps good time with fourth annual event
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music is hosting its fourth Orch Fusion event at Tamworth Memorial Town Hall on Thursday, September 18.
Posted inBarraba, What's on
Barraba Golf Club celebrates centenary
Barraba Golf Club is celebrating 100 years since it was officially founded in 1925, with an anniversary dinner being held this September.
Posted inArmidale, Parenting and kids, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Family fun and fierce competition at Armidale Rugby Carnival
Local rugby teams in the under-11s and 12s age group will have a chance to win the Kookaburra Cup for the first time at the upcoming Australian Rail and Track Corporation Gala Carnival, taking place in Armidale on 7 September.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Warialda
Warialda’s time to shine
This coming Sunday (27th July) will see Warialda locals exert some elbow grease in an effort to bring about a more vibrant and cleaner community.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Walcha
Walcha to get a visit from 2025 Melbourne Cup tour
After watching hometown horse Knight’s Choice win last year’s ‘race that stops the nation’, Walcha will welcome this year’s Melbourne Cup trophy on Friday, August 15.
Posted inBusiness, Investment, Tamworth
Lights, camera, but no action: Tamworth Regent Cinema struggles to attract buyer
An eyesore to some and an iconic landmark to others, the historical Tamworth Regent Cinema building remains out of favour with prospective buyers
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Local News, Money
Warning farmers may be forced to sell assets to cope with super tax changes
New England’s farming community is likely to feel the brunt of proposed superannuation tax changes, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and financial advisers with clients in the region.