Narrabri will light up for the sixth annual NarraBRIGHT on April 10 with the biggest light show it’s hosted yet. The community celebration aims to attract visitors from across the New England North West and beyond.
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Posted inArts, Entertainment, Glen Innes
New arts and music hub opens doors to Glen Innes community
Local artists, musicians and educators are being invited to help bring a new community arts hub to life in Glen Innes.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional communities footing the bill as local airports run at a loss
Regional councils are propping up loss-making airports to keep essential services running.
Posted inHousing, Hunter, Money, Tamworth
Fuel, rates, and living costs drive new migration to the regions – if they have a good postcode
We may be looking at a second wave of migration to the regions, but a postcode lending lottery could make things hard for some looking to make the move.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, What's on
Roll up, roll up! Ashton’s Great Australian Circus heads to the New England
The big top is set to rise once again across the New England and North West as the Great Australian Circus rolls into town this autumn, bringing acrobatics, laughter and high-energy entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
PLC Armidale tennis team headed to Sydney
PLC Armidale has named its 2026 Tildesley tennis team, with the squad set to travel to Sydney to compete against leading independent girls’ schools.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment
Armidale to host Bach festival fundraiser as new co-directors step in
An afternoon of Baroque music and community connection will mark a new chapter for the New England Bach Festival.
Posted inWalcha, What's on
Walcha Motorcycle Rally paused as Council steps back following 2025 crash
The much-loved Walcha Motorcycle Rally will not go ahead in 2026, with Walcha Council confirming it will step back from its role as organiser and financial backer following last year’s serious demolition derby accident.
Posted inGood News, Regional Development, Sport, Tamworth
Aquatic centre project moves closer to construction in Tamworth
Tamworth’s long-awaited aquatic centre is edging closer to construction, with council moving into the final stages of planning and design as the swimming season comes to a close.
Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
From big feelings to bright pages: young author Storm Tomlinson shares her story
A remarkable young voice is set to take centre stage in Tamworth this weekend, as 10-year-old author and illustrator Storm Tomlinson launches her debut children’s book Everyone’s Rainbow: Helping Little Hearts Understand Big Feelings at Tamworth Library on Saturday, 21 March from 11 am.