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Keep an eye out for fireworks spooked wildlife this New Years

by New England Times News DeskDecember 30, 2025December 31, 2025

As we welcome in 2026, WIRES is asking the public to please report any displaced native wildlife following NYE fireworks displays.

Entertainment, Tamworth, Tourism

Golden Guitar Awards hosts announced

by New England Times News DeskDecember 25, 2025December 31, 2025

Two Golden Guitar award-winning artists will take to the stage in January, playing host for the evening at the nation’s longest-running music awards concert.

Education, Glen Innes, Tourism

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones

by Kate BrownDecember 17, 2025December 31, 2025

Glen Innes locals and visitors are invited to gather this Sunday, 21 December, to mark the summer solstice at the Australian Standing Stones.

Local News, Recreation, Tourism

Santa can’t save small business, but consumers can

by Kate BrownDecember 12, 2025December 15, 2025

Consumers in New England North West are being urged to support local small businesses this festive season, with fresh data revealing that many enterprises are facing mounting financial pressure.

Armidale, Glen Innes, Seniors, Tourism

Connection, creativity and curiosity: New grants bring seniors events to the New England

by New England Times News DeskDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Seniors in the Glen Innes Highlands and Guyra will be front and centre this March as two regional councils receive funding to host inclusive, creative events as part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2026.

Gunnedah, Tourism

Gunnedah’s treasured cultural icon to be restored

by New England Times News DeskDecember 8, 2025December 16, 2025

Restoration work on Gunnedah Shire’s award-winning Rainbow Serpent Water Feature will begin in the new year.

Entertainment, Parenting and kids, Quirindi, Tourism

Quirindi Silo Art to light up for annual Christmas show

by Kate BrownDecember 6, 2025December 8, 2025

The Quirindi Silo Art precinct will come alive tonight with its fourth annual Christmas Light and Sound Show, promising a festive evening for locals and visitors alike.

Good News, Narrabri, Tourism

Narrabri CBD to come alive with return of Christmas Pop-Up Shop

by Lia EdwardsDecember 4, 2025December 6, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council is once again bringing festive cheer and local foot traffic to the heart of the CBD with the return of its annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop, now in its fifth year.