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Posted inArmidale, Education, Technology

AI forecasting could drive down household electricity bills

blankby New England Times News Desk4 hours agoJanuary 18, 2026

New research finds that AI transformer models can cut electricity price forecasting errors nearly in half, suggesting a path to lower power costs and more efficient renewable energy use.

Posted inTamworth, Tourism

Schooners and Songlines: Tooheys pours it on for TCMF

blankby Kate Brown8 hours agoJanuary 18, 2026

There are a few certainties in life: country music will always find a stage in Tamworth, and there’ll always be a cold one not far from the action.

Posted inBusiness, Local News

Cost of doing business out of control

blankby New England Times News Desk11 hours agoJanuary 18, 2026

Small business is bleeding—and the numbers don’t lie. In 2025 alone, over 6,200 NSW businesses went under. Construction, hospitality, retail—no sector was spared.

Posted inBusiness, Tamworth

Tamworth’s Challenge in need of new CEO

blankby Lia Edwards1 day agoJanuary 18, 2026

Community services provider Challenge Community Services has confirmed chief executive officer Stephen Doley will conclude his role with the organisation this week

Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Tenterfield, Tourism

Tenterfield to honour Peter Allen with new festival

blankby Kate Brown2 days agoJanuary 18, 2026

Parks has Elvis, Trundle has ABBA – and now, Tenterfield may soon have Peter Allen. Plans are underway to bring the story of the iconic Australian performer to the New England.

Posted inEducation, Narrabri Shire, Technology

Virtual Reality Art workshops coming to Narrabri Shire Libraries

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

Narrabri Shire Libraries will host a series of Virtual Reality Art workshops during this month, giving young people the opportunity to create immersive artworks using cutting-edge VR technology.

Posted inNarrabri, Phones and internet, Technology

NBN Fixed Wireless is coming to the Narrabri LGA

blankby Penelope Shaw5 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

Over 700 homes and businesses across the Narrabri Local Government Area are set to benefit from faster and more reliable internet connectivity, with nbn fixed wireless services being rolled out under the NSW Government’s Regional Digital Connectivity Program.

Posted inArmidale, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tourism

Armidale Campdraft marks 50 years with milestone turnout

blankby Kate BrownJanuary 11, 2026January 12, 2026

The Armidale Campdraft Club is going all out to celebrate its 50th anniversary, hosting a three-day event expected to draw more than 250 competitors to the region.

Posted inAgriculture, Local News

Golden rules reminder for summer spraying

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 11, 2026January 12, 2026

Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism

More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 11, 2026January 13, 2026

Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.

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