Gunnedah prepares for a vibrant show weekend, with community spirit, agriculture, entertainment and tradition on display across three days locally.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inFeature, Sport, Tamworth, Youth
Tamworth ready to host NSW’s rising sporting stars this weekend
Tamworth will host about 1,000 of New South Wales’ top emerging athletes this weekend for the 2026 Regional Academy Games.
Posted inBundarra
Level 2 water restrictions now in place for Bundarra residents
Bundarra residents are now under Level 2 water restrictions as local storage levels drop below 62 per cent, triggering tighter limits on household water use.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Women
NSW expands access to the pill, putting women’s healthcare closer to home
NSW women will soon be able to get the pill directly from pharmacists under a $4.5 million reform to improve access and cut delays.
Posted inArmidale, Water
Falling dam levels signal dry conditions ahead
Armidale Regional Council is urging residents to cut water use as falling dam levels and a drying climate outlook raise the risk of tighter restrictions.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Tamworth netballers secure funding boost
Tamworth netballers will receive a boost this season, with Greater Bank renewing its support to help fund junior representative teams and reduce costs for players.
Posted inNarrabri
Narrabri Shire Council introduces ‘Community Conversations’ engagement series
Narrabri Shire Council will launch community engagement sessions across the region, giving residents opportunities to share feedback and shape priorities.
Posted inBoggabilla, Entertainment
Great Southern Nights expands to record program with strong regional focus
Great Southern Nights will return bigger than ever, with 320 artists performing across NSW, including northern hubs like Byron Bay and Boggabilla.
Posted inGunnedah, Youth
Gunnedah Youth Expo to highlight career and study pathways
A free youth expo in Gunnedah later this month will connect young people with employers, educators and training providers, with a focus on career and study pathways.
Posted inLocal News, Mental Health, Youth
Young people turning to AI for mental health support, NSW Youth Week poll finds
Nearly one in three young people in NSW are using AI to support their mental health, as new polling highlights rising anxiety and cost-of-living pressures.