Most men might be a tad jealous if their wives spent five years learning everything about another man. But for devoted NERAM volunteer and now author Margaret Bain, her husband’s only response was encouragement.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inParenting and kids, Tamworth
Grants open to upgrade local parks, halls and showgrounds
Community halls, parks and showgrounds across the Tamworth region could soon receive a boost, with the latest round of grant funding now open.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Contract awarded for Violet Street Bridge replacement
The Violet Street Bridge is getting a full replacement, with work starting early next year. Read more here.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth, Youth
Premier in Tamworth today to announce more youth crime funding
Premier Chris Minns is visiting Tamworth today to announce a $23 million investment aimed at tackling youth crime and improving safety in regional New South Wales.
Posted inArts, Nundle, Tourism
Nundle Rocks returns in 2026 with a stellar line-up
This January, the picturesque village of Nundle is once again set to host Nundle Rocks, a three-day celebration of alternative country, folk and roots music.
Posted inTamworth, Tourism
Barry Harley to take final bow after 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival
After decades behind Australia’s biggest country music stage, Barry Harley OAM is hanging up his hat. Read more here.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Push for better roads to curb regional road toll
Investing in improved regional roads, not slowing down heavy vehicles. is the key to reducing the rising regional road toll, NSW Farmers has told a state parliamentary inquiry.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Local News
New grants to boost drought preparedness
FRRR & ARLF have launched a $36M program to help rural communities like Armidale, Glen Innes & Inverell build resilience before the next dry spell.
Posted inHealth, Moree
First major concrete pour completed in Moree Hospital upgrade
Construction of the $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment has reached a key milestone. Read more here.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
NarraBRIGHT goes for fantasy in 2026
Narrabri Shire Council has unveiled the theme for NarraBRIGHT 2026 – Fantasy – inviting attendees to step into a world of imagination, light and wonder when the much-loved event returns on Friday, 10 April 2026.