Nine crashes, nine lives lost in under a week. Now police are gearing up for the school holiday rush, and they are promising no tolerance on the roads.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inTamworth
Tamworth Stars dance their way to $202,000 for Cancer Council
Tamworth’s Stars Dance For Cancer has raised more than $202,000 for Cancer Council NSW, following a sold-out-style night of dancing and fundraising at TRECC.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Hunting and Fishing, What's on
Anglers cast off at Keepit and Copeton this weekend
Lake Keepit and Copeton Waters are among the waterways in play this weekend as one of Australia’s biggest fishing competitions casts off, with $90,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Tenterfield Shire
Have your say on Australia’s first solar panel recycling scheme
More than a million rooftop solar systems are ageing across NSW, and the panels are starting to pile up in landfill. A new scheme could change that for good.
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Fahim comes home to mentor Tamworth’s next big thing
She won Star Maker in Tamworth back in 2017. Now chart-topping singer Rachael Fahim is coming home as the new face of Macca’s Golden Gig, mentoring the next generation of country hopefuls.
Posted inMental Health, NSW News, Parenting and kids
New pilot to check in on dads’ mental health
New fathers in NSW will be offered health and mental health checks under a $1 million pilot program, as the state government partners with men’s health charity Movember to support new and expecting dads.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union, Sport
Blues come from behind to score back-to-back triumph
The Armidale Blues staged a second-half comeback to secure back-to-back first-grade titles, while Walcha, the Tenterfield Bumblebees and Glen Innes Elks also celebrated grand final victories. Read what happened.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
Tickets on sale for CREATE opening
A new public sculpture, a Water-themed art exhibition and $55 canapés and cocktails: Narrabri’s CREATE Festival opens 2 October, and tickets just went live.
Posted inAgriculture, Boggabilla, News
Boggabilla agricultural leader Rebecca Fing named 2027 Nuffield Scholar
Boggabilla’s Rebecca Fing will take her farm safety research overseas after being named a 2027 Nuffield Scholar.
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth stars to honour Dolly Parton with tribute concert
Tamworth’s country music royalty are gathering for a Dolly Parton tribute concert at next year’s TCMF, with ticket sales supporting her local literacy legacy.