NFF has opted for the long view in a pre-budget submission to the federal government, seeking practical policy settings for the future of the sector
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Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Feature, Science and Research
The century-long battle against weeds heads to space
It might have a romantic name but African lovegrass wreaks havoc on the landscape, as researchers trial satellite technology and AI to combat the invasive weed.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Wolfes and divorce dominate Golden Guitars
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson reunited at the 2026 Country Music Awards, winning song and single of the year for The Divorce Song, while the Wolfe Brothers cleaned up to take home five Golden Guitars.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tamworth
Fears for violence on Australia Day
The community is being urged to come together respectfully over the Australia Day long weekend following the circulation of propaganda encouraging violence against minorities.
Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth
US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists
Country music is experiencing an explosion in listeners thanks to US megastars, but an industry veteran hopes young artists don’t abandon homegrown sounds.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Glen Innes gets support on biochar vision
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured full support from the Local Government NSW board for its motion backing the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap
Posted inAdvertorial, Feature, Tamworth
Take a break from the heat and upgrade to an X Series Signature
It has been another uncomfortably hot Tamworth Country Music Festival, and with another heat wave on the way, it is worth asking yourself: is it time to get out of the heat?
Posted inFeature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Hats, pins, photos – collect it all at TCMF26
Long after the amps are packed away, it is the souvenirs, signatures and slightly sun-faded merch that keep the memories alive.
Posted inArts, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Melinda Schneider gets personal with Tender art
It was standing room only for Melinda Schneider’s Tender art exhibition opening at Tamworth Regional Gallery on Friday.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Grants and funding, Gunnedah
Gunnedah scholarship winners announced
Thirty-one young people are getting a headstart in their tertiary pursuits thanks to the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund (GCSF).