Australian singer-songwriter James Johnston will be making waves on and off the stage this Country Music Festival, including a 100km walk from Armidale to Tamworth, raising funds for charity.
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Posted inTamworth
Its time to get Xtreme this Saturday in Tamworth
Do you think you could last eight seconds? Well, if you like cowboys, bucking bulls, and bareback broncs, then you need to get to Tamworth tomorrow night for Xtreme Bulls Australia.
Posted inGuyra
Head to Guyra for a cool change and experience the Lamb & Potato Festival
As the region heats up this summer, Guyra is inviting everyone to cool down and experience the best the small town has to offer with the annual Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Lack of GPs drive New Englanders to the Emergency Department
Challenges in accessing primary care across NSW are continuing to put pressure on busy emergency departments, and locals are feeling it.
Posted inEducation
Stories of great HSC achievements continue
Schools and parents around the region continue to celebrate the fantastic HSC results of our students with our private schools leading the way in high achievement.
Posted inBingara, Housing
Bingara makes top 20 of where you should’ve bought ten years ago
Did you buy a home in Bingara ten years ago? Data shows you will be cheering with a strong long-term price growth over the last decade.
Posted inAshford, Grants and funding, Indigenous
Ashford’s youth get a boost to make an impact
Ashford Local Aboriginal Land Council is excited to welcome a financial boost to their youth-led program ‘Culture Club’.
Posted inGeneral News
Inverell’s Reflection Garden is taking shape
Construction on Inverell’s Reflection Garden is well underway and will become a special place for the community to visit, remember and enjoy.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, NSW Politics
Down but not out: McGrath confident koala rescue efforts will prevail on merit
Despite losing substantial funding for koala habitat protection measures, Gunnedah Deputy Mayor Kate McGrath is certain the local koala project will prevail on its merit.
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Inaugural public speaking competition inspires young orators in the New England
Student’s from across the New England have put their public speaking skills to the test in the region’s inaugural Public Speaking competition.