This year marks the 90th anniversary of Bingara’s Roxy Theatre, an iconic and magnificently restored 1930’s art deco building that was the hub of life in Bingara for many years.
Gwydir Shire
A third council vacancy with Brown departing Narrabri Shire
A third councillor in the region has stepped down, with Narrabri Shire Councillor Amanda Brown formally resigning from Council effective Friday, 27 February 2026, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Building a better future for RFS brigade volunteers
New England will gain a new Namoi-Gwydir Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre under a $34.5 million statewide RFS infrastructure boost.
Warialda and Bingara Australia Day honours announced
Community spirit was front and centre this Australia Day, as the Gwydir Shire recognised outstanding individuals and groups for their contributions throughout 2025.
Telstra denies issues in Bingara despite failure to deliver promised upgrade by Christmas
Telstra has denied there are problems with its mobile network in Bingara, despite another Christmas period marked by service outages and an upgrade promised before Christmas once again failing to materialise.
Taronga protects environmental jewel in North-West
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has established a third, ‘wild’ restoration site in the New England. Find out where and why here.
Celebrate the season across the region
The New England region is continuing to celebrate through to Santa visit day, with Christmas markets, concerts, carnivals and even a horse racing event set to bring colour and cheer to communities across the region.
Vintage machinery springs to life at Croppa Creek Classic
From 14 to 16 November this year, the annual Croppa Creek Classic Harvest – dubbed “A Walk Back in Time” – will bring the past to life as vintage harvesters, tractors and horse‑drawn wagons roll into action on a family‑farm site slightly east of the township of Croppa Creek.
Australian Koala Foundation Team Visits Warialda
Warialda will soon welcome some very special visitors, both human and furry, when the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) arrives in town from Tuesday, 28 October to Thursday, 30 October for a three-day visit celebrating conservation, community, and connection.
Save the Koala Month comes to the Warialda Honey Festival
Koala conservation will take centre stage at this year’s Warialda Honey Festival, with the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) bringing its Save the Koala Month campaign to the town this Saturday.
