A trial closure of the northern end of Peel Street during January’s Tamworth Country Music Festival aims to increase foot traffic, boost evening trade and better connect festivalgoers with the city’s food retailers.
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Posted inArmidale, Memorials and funerals
Large crowd turns out to support Jewish Community in Armidale
Hundreds of locals came to the Armidale Mall on Saturday morning to take part in a memorial event to show support for the Jewish Community after last weekend’s Chanukah Massacre.
Posted inCommunity action, Memorials and funerals
Memorials and funerals as the community begins to heal
The funerals for the 15 lives lost at Bondi Beach last Sunday have begun, while memorials and gatherings are held across the world, including a public gathering in Armidale this Saturday, and the community begins to heal.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, What's on
Tails to wag over new Autumn Festival event in Armidale
The Armidale Autumn Festival will showcase an exciting new attraction in 2026 – working stock dog demonstrations presented by the Armidale Working Stock Dog Club.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Walcha
Walcha embroiderer wins prestigious state award
Yvette Stanton named the winner of the 2025 Roma Field Award for Traditional Embroidery in the Tutors and Past Winners Category.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, National News
AEMO releases draft roadmap for national energy transition for consultation
AEMO’s Draft 2026 ISP is open for consultation until 13 February 2026 and will be finalised by June 2026.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Moree
Moree’s Kamala Wheeler honoured as NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Moree’s own Kamala Wheeler has been recognised on the state stage, receiving the 2025 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Award for her decades of service with the NSW State Emergency Service.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth Festival sets the stage: Toyota Park and FanZone line-ups announced
Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park will, once again, transform into Toyota Park – a centrepiece of the country music festivities in January – with the outdoor venue’s line-up announced yesterday along with Toyota FanZone.
Posted inLifestyle, Tamworth, What's on
Tamworth Community invited to festive Pool Party at Scully Park
Families across Tamworth are invited to dive into the Christmas spirit at a free community pool party hosted by Centacare New England North West on Friday, 12 December 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell, What's on
Inverell gears up for two big nights of late night shopping
Inverell shoppers are invited to “shop ‘til you drop” with the exciting return of Late Night Shopping on the two Thursdays leading up to Christmas.