Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards winners announced
A big congratulations to this year’ winners of the 2024 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards. Check out our region highlights here.
The burgers (and customer service) are better at East Armidale Store
The home of the good old-fashioned, takeaway shop burger has been found, and it’s nestled just off the main road in the East Armidale Store.
Tenterfield Horticultural Society blooms for 95 years
The Tenterfield Horticultural Society is celebrating 95 years by hosting a Spring Garden Expo to mark the occasion.
Boggy Roos break hoodoo at Werris Creek
Boggabri created their own slice of rugby league history with a pulsating, extra time, come from behind 26-20 win against Werris Creek yesterday.
The beautiful game kicking off again in Inverell
The sport that unites people the world over, football is coming to Inverell again in a big way when the 2024 The Rale Rasic Joeys Mini World Cup kicks off over 27-30 September.
Tamworth nutritionist Casey Jones becomes the Food is Cool ambassador for the region
Passionate local paediatric nutritionist, Casey Jones from Carter Nutrition, has signed on to become the official Food is Cool ambassador for the region.
New England wool; a dire yarn
When Liz Foster, a woman synonymous with New England wool and the Fleece to Fashion Awards, says the wool industry is struggling, we need to listen.
Bears out of Group 4 finals
Werris Creek ended North Tamworth’s eight-year reign as the kings of Whitehaven Coal Group 4 with a 40-22 win at David Taylor Park, Werris Creek on Saturday.
A young champion’s break through year – 12 months in the making
In 2023, Mack Oxley crossed the finish line in 14th place at the NSW PSSA Cross Country Championships and decided 2024 would be his year.
Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Telstra and Optus have delayed the 3G closure to launch a massive public safety campaign, after fears phones, alarms and medical equipment could be cut off.