Australia Day plans are bigger and better this year right across the region, with a big splash and lots of creativity in Armidale, Gunnedah getting competitive with everything from a triathlon to trivia, and Tamworth giving an extra day of TCMF action as well as ensuring all the villages get involved.
What’s on
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism
More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together
Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.
Posted inInverell, Sport, What's on
Big swim meet puts Inverell’s new Aquatic Centre in the fast lane
Inverell is set to make a splash on the New South Wales sporting calendar, with the New England region hosting one of the state’s most significant regional swimming events for the first time.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tom Curtain to debut new song at Tamworth Country Music Festival, inspired by the love story that changed his life
Golden Guitar Winner Tom Curtain is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to debut his new song, Red Hot Summer.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism
Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins
The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra, Local festivals and shows, What's on
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival celebrates 40 years
The much-loved Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival is once again set to bring food, fun and community pride to the New England region this January.
Posted inNarrabri, What's on
Brekkie on the Bridge marks farewell to Narrabri landmark
Narrabri residents will have the chance to farewell one of the town’s most recognisable pieces of infrastructure before it disappears from the landscape
Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows
The Wiggles set to return to Tamworth with biggest show yet
The Wiggles are heading back to Tamworth, bringing one of the most recognisable names in children’s entertainment to the city once again as part of the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival celebrations.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale Regional, What's on
Early Blueberry Season Bursts to Life at Blueberries with Altitude
An early start to the blueberry season is delighting locals at Blueberries with Altitude, with ripe, juicy berries ready for picking weeks ahead of schedule following an unusual mix of weather conditions.
Posted inGood News, What's on
Don’t spend Christmas alone: community meals around New England
For many people in the New England Region, Christmas Day is a time for family, friends and celebration. But for some, whether they’re new to town, alone, facing hardship, or simply without other plans, the holiday can feel isolating. Thankfully, local community groups are once again stepping up to make sure everyone has a place to share a warm meal and good company on 25 December.