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General News
Indigenous Earth Artist to Feature at Australia Day Celebrations
Anaiwan artist Aunty Sharon Cutmore will create a stunning earth artwork at Dumaresq Dam for Armidale’s Australia Day 2026 celebrations. Her design focuses on connecting communities and sharing Indigenous history through traditional storytelling.
Where to ring in the New Year tonight
From picnic rugs on local ovals to packed pub dance floors and long-awaited fireworks displays, communities across New England are preparing to ring in 2026
Council endorses heavy patching program
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed the 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program, approving the allocation of $1,233,812 from the Roads to Recovery Program to deliver priority road works
across the Shire.
Australia outrides New Zealand in epic two-night bucking battle
Australia has once again claimed trans-Tasman bragging rights, defeating New Zealand to take home the Tasman Cup Trophy.
Council supports efforts to attract senior doctor to Inverell Hospital
Inverell Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving local health services by supporting ongoing advocacy efforts to attract a permanent Senior Doctor to the Inverell District Hospital.
Sunny skies forecast for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is shaping up as a classic summer celebration across the New England region, with mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures and only a slight chance of showers forecast for Thursday.
Trial Peel Street closure aims to grow Tamworth’s night-time Festival economy
A trial closure of the northern end of Peel Street during January’s Tamworth Country Music Festival aims to increase foot traffic, boost evening trade and better connect festivalgoers with the city’s food retailers.
Locals reclaim beach as nation reflects after Bondi massacre
Bondi Beach was reclaimed by locals as Australia prepares to pause on Sunday for a national day of reflection, and calls for people to light candles and do good deeds in honour of the victims of the Chanukah Massacre.
Tamworth Council Wraps Up 2025 with Key Decisions at Final Meeting
Tamworth Regional Council has wrapped up its final Ordinary Meeting for 2025, making a series of decisions that set the groundwork for future planning, infrastructure, and community engagement across the region.
