A Walcha grazier has generated 28,859 carbon credits through a soil carbon project improving land health and farm income.
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Posted inArmidale, Recreation
New England runners ready to defend home trails at Washpool
New England runners will be out in force when the Washpool World Heritage Trails returns to Washpool National Park next weekend.
Posted inTamworth
Man charged after alleged high-speed police pursuit through Tamworth
A 23-year-old man has been charged after an alleged high-speed police pursuit through several Tamworth streets on Thursday night.
Posted inEntertainment, Narrabri
NarraBRIGHT to feature national lighting artists in expanded program
NarraBRIGHT will return in 2026 with its most ambitious program yet, featuring large-scale light installations and projections by nationally recognised artists Mandylights and Illuminart.
Posted inTenterfield, Travel
90-year future secured for Tenterfield Aerodrome
The future of the Tenterfield Aerodrome has been secured for generations, with council extending the lease to the Friends of Tenterfield Aerodrome through to 2113.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
New toolkit to help New England councils strengthen Closing the Gap partnerships
Tamworth’s landmark Aboriginal partnership is being highlighted as NSW launches a new Closing the Gap toolkit for local councils.
Posted inArmidale, Women
Women trades surge: How an Armidale teen is helping build the local construction workforce
A 19-year-old Armidale apprentice is part of a sharp rise in women entering the construction trades across NSW.
Posted inBarraba, Rugby Union
Barraba to join New England Rugby competition in 2026
Barraba Rugby Union will join the New England Rugby competition in 2026, expanding both the First Grade and women’s competitions.
Posted inTamworth, Technology
Telstra upgrades to boost 4G and 5G capacity in Taminda
Residents and businesses in Taminda may experience temporary mobile disruptions this week as Telstra upgrades a local base station to boost 4G and 5G performance.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
NSW Country Championships to return to Tamworth in 2026
Tamworth will host the NSW Country Senior Championships again in 2026, with the three-day tournament expected to draw about 1,500 players and supporters to the region.