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Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Lyn Bowtell inducted into Tamworth’s Galaxy of Stars

blankby Bec Gracie1 day agoJanuary 23, 2026

The newest inductee to the Galaxy of Stars will have her special Lyn Bowtell and her Famous Friends show today, Thursday, January 22, at 1pm at Tamworth Town Hall.

Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Country Journo’s Festival Finds – Day 7

blankby Bec Gracie2 days agoJanuary 23, 2026

Thursday always feels like the pointy end of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. The awards are in full swing, industry conversations are happening, and you have to accept that you can’t be everywhere at once.

Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Songwriters shine at TSA Salute Awards

blankby Bec Gracie2 days agoJanuary 23, 2026

Songwriters were front and centre at the 2026 Tamworth Songwriters Association Songwriter Salute Awards because, in country music, it all starts with the song.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Good News, Tamworth

Applications for Keith Urban scholarship now open

blankby Lia Edwards2 days agoJanuary 23, 2026

A new international pathway has opened for emerging Australian country music artists, with applications now open for the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship.

Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News, What's on

NEGS adds open morning to sporting excellence weekend

blankby Lia Edwards3 days agoJanuary 22, 2026

The New England Girls’ School has added campus tours to a weekend focused on sporting excellence, announcing an Open Morning and Sports Trials day to be held on Friday, 13 […]

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Major solar projects to boost efficiency in Gunnedah

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoJanuary 21, 2026

Gunnedah Shire Council will invest in significant solar projects for key community infrastructure, thanks to $439,815 in Australian Government funding.

Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Jarrad Wrigley takes 46th Star Maker crown in Tamworth

blankby Bec Gracie5 days agoJanuary 21, 2026

Freshly crowned 2026 Toyota Star Maker winner Jarrad Wrigley  is still coming to terms with what the title means, but he has big plans for the year ahead.

Posted inGood News, Gunnedah, Health

Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment: new acute services building now operational 

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

The $53 million redevelopment of Gunnedah Hospital has reached a significant milestone, with the new acute services building welcoming patients, visitors, and staff from Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Parenting and kids

Anzac Park’s $1.2 million nature play park nears opening

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 2026

An exciting new chapter for Anzac Park is just days away, with the $1.2 million Nature Play Park now effectively complete. Only a few minor finishing items remain, and once these are signed off, the site is expected to be handed over to Council within the next 10–14 days.

Posted inArmidale Regional, Entertainment, Good News

2AD Armidale celebrates 90 years

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 14, 2026January 20, 2026

This year marks a significant milestone for Armidale’s radio station, 2AD, as it celebrates 90 years on air, and prepares to move to FM.

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