Ten residents from across the region have received the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division in today’s awards, most of them from Tamworth.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inAnimals, NSW Politics
NSW Government plans to outlaw dogs in hot cars, but no certainty yet
The NSW Government has announced plans to introduce a new offence for leaving dogs unattended in hot vehicles, but uncertainty remains over when the laws will be finalised
Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Tamworth
Applications for Keith Urban scholarship now open
A new international pathway has opened for emerging Australian country music artists, with applications now open for the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News, What's on
NEGS adds open morning to sporting excellence weekend
The New England Girls’ School has added campus tours to a weekend focused on sporting excellence, announcing an Open Morning and Sports Trials day to be held on Friday, 13 February.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Would you like fries with that tune? Even fast food gets into TCMF
As festival crowds descend on the Boulevard of Dreams, the local Hungry Jack’s restaurant has become an unofficial side stage, offering live country music alongside burgers, chips and a reliable place to find a clean ladies room.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Challenge in need of new CEO
Community services provider Challenge Community Services has confirmed chief executive officer Stephen Doley will conclude his role with the organisation this week
Posted inGuyra, Local festivals and shows, Quirindi, Werris Creek
Travelling to Tamworth? Get a live music hit on the way
As cars, caravans and campervans begin their annual migration for the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the road itself is once again coming alive with live music
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Multi-sport high performance camp at NEGS next month
NEGS Armidale will host a one day High Performance Camp next month, bringing elite coaches and specialist presenters to Armidale to mentor young athletes from across the region.
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth
Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday
One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.
Posted inLocal News
Shout a mate some practical help
Sober in the Country is taking its message about alcohol harm national, with a new fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 million to expand support for rural Australians.