Tamworth’s No. 1 Oval now has a pavilion to match — modern changerooms, better amenities, and a focus on getting more women and girls on the field.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
Armidale not-for-profit takes HSC to central China
An Armidale not-for-profit has helped a Wuhan high school become the first in central China to offer the NSW HSC
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Sport and fitness events, Youth
NAIDOC basketball gala day returns to Armidale
An Olympic medallist, free basketball competitions and cultural celebrations — Armidale’s NAIDOC Deadly 3×3 Gala Day is back on 9 July and everyone is welcome.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW News, NSW Politics
New England hospitals to share in $400m maintenance blitz
A $400 million hospital maintenance blitz is coming to the New England — but with Moree’s redevelopment taking shape and Glen Innes still waiting for answers, the bigger picture is far from settled.
Posted inFire, Uralla
Fifteen fires, one tip, one fix: Uralla’s battery wake-up call
Just one battery in the wrong bin can spark a fire. Uralla’s tip has had 15 of them since December.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New report calls for protection of farm diesel rebate and support for electric farm machinery
Farmers for Climate Action has released a roadmap proposing protection of farm diesel rebates while supporting a transition to electric machinery.
Posted inAwards, Local News
New England region celebrates King’s Birthday Honours recipients
Six New Englanders have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with five receiving the Order of Australia Medal and one receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal.
Posted inArts, Competitions and free stuff, Tamworth
Search begins for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker
Could you be Australia’s next country music star? Entries are now open for the 47th Toyota Star Maker competition, with a prize package worth more than $100,000.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous
Community invited to come together for Annual Armidale Bridge Walk
The Armidale community is being invited to come together for this year’s Annual Armidale Bridge Walk on Sunday, during National Reconciliation Week.
Posted inLocal News, Youth
PCYC clubs across New England North West record thousands of youth visits
PCYC clubs across the New England North West recorded thousands of members and youth program attendances during another record year for the organisation.