A new international pathway has opened for emerging Australian country music artists, with applications now open for the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship.
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Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News, What's on
NEGS adds open morning to sporting excellence weekend
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 February.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Gunnedah
Major solar projects to boost efficiency in Gunnedah
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
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
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
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
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.
Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
James Johnston’s “Where You’ll Find Me” claims top selling Australian Country Album for 2025
James Johnston takes out the 2026 Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for his sophomore album, Where You’ll Find Me.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Good News, Sport
Kerry Mead Park to double its Rugby League capacity
Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution.
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth
Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday
One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.