Tamworth bull rider Colby Edgar will debut for the NSW Blues in the 2026 PBR Origin Series this season.
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Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmer confidence plummets amid cost crisis
Farmer confidence has collapsed as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force producers to cut production and rethink future operations.
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes commits to financial discipline and long-term sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed draft financial plans focused on improving cash reserves and long-term sustainability, including a proposed 21.5 per cent rate rise.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Tenterfield Shire, Work and career
The Welcome Experience for essential workers expands to Tenterfield
Essential workers relocating to the Northern New England region will now receive expanded support, with the NSW Government announcing the extension of The Welcome Experience to include the Tenterfield Shire from 1 July 2026.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Act early on feral pig control
Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control as dry conditions increase pressure on crops, pastures and livestock systems across the region.
Posted inArmidale, Education
National rural health summit to bring economic and workforce boost to New England
Around 200 medical students will visit Armidale for a national summit showcasing New England’s future rural healthcare workforce potential.
Posted inNarrabri, Phones and internet, Tamworth, Walcha
NBN fixed wireless rollout coming to Walcha region
More than 120 homes and businesses around Walcha are set to receive upgraded nbn fixed wireless internet under a major regional connectivity rollout.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Uralla
Another major pipe burst in Uralla
A burst pipe on Bridge Street in Uralla, near the intersection with Rowan Avenue, is causing significant disruption.
Posted inEmergency management, Glen Innes, Inverell
Grants awarded to help local communities prepare for drought
Regional NSW communities will share in new funding to strengthen drought preparedness and social resilience.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Changed overnight traffic conditions on Murray Street, Tamworth
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this week on Murray Street between Peel Street and Marius Street in Tamworth for maintenance work.