Today marks the start of National Road Safety Week, and the NSW Government is using the week to announce that from July 1, mobile phone detection cameras will also detect people not wearing seatbelts.
What’s on
Bendemeer Hotel comes out on top of Heritage Awards
Bendemeer’s 160-year-old hotel won a Building Conservation Award during the recent 2024 Tamworth Regional Heritage Awards. Hear from the publicans here.
Smokin’ new event for the Capital of Country
Get your taste buds ready to sizzle for a smokin’ September as Tamworth looks to host the Tamworth Barbeque Festival.
Hear from some of your favourite authors from the comfort of your local library
The Sydney Writer’s Festival is getting Live and Local again this year with some of Australia’s biggest names in journalism and literature being livestreamed to local venues.
More to Moree’s foodie festival than what’s on the plate
The Moree on a Plate festival next weekend is a celebration of regional produce, yet the festival is just one of the opportunities visitors have to enjoy Moree’s hospitality over the Mother’s Day weekend.
Workshop for future graphic designers in Inverell
Young people considering a future in graphic design are invited to register for a free workshop next month in Inverell.
Local nurse runaway success raising money for UNICEF
A Registered Nurse from Armidale has become one of Team UNICEF’s top fundraisers for Runaway Sydney’s Half Marathon, after hitting a personal milestone.
A dog’s day at the races in Nundle
Working dogs from across the land will descend on the community of Nundle this weekend to contest the annual Great Nundle Dog Race.
Get walking for heart week next week
The Heart Foundation’s Tamworth Walking Group (Tamworth Trekkers) and Tamworth Cardiovascular Working Group have invited the Tamworth community to join the Heart Week Walk on Tuesday 7 May.
BBQ Battalion Armidale debuting competition never seen in Australia at Big Chill
BBQ Battalion Armidale are back at the Big Chill Festival this year, holding its BBQ @ The Big Chill competition over the two days, including a new format that will debut for the first time ever in Australia.