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Posted inBusiness, Feature, Tamworth

Tamworth’s Challenge in need of new CEO

blankby Lia Edwards2 hours agoJanuary 16, 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, Feature, Social issues and services, Tamworth

Sound Sensitivity Stations a first at Tamworth Country Music Festival

blankby New England Times News Desk3 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

For the first time, Sound Sensitivity Stations will be available at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, offering free earplugs to support people with sensory needs. 

Posted inFeature, Local festivals and shows, Narrabri

New dates and theme confirmed for CREATE Festival 2026

blankby New England Times News Desk7 hours agoJanuary 17, 2026

Narrabri Shire Council has confirmed new dates and a fresh theme for the 2026 CREATE Festival, with the popular community arts event set to run from Friday 2 October to Sunday 18 October 2026.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Parenting and kids, Tenterfield, Tourism

Tenterfield to honour Peter Allen with new festival

blankby Kate Brown18 hours agoJanuary 17, 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 inCrime, Feature, Gunnedah

Welfare check ends in Gunnedah man shot by police

blankby New England Times News Desk19 hours agoJanuary 17, 2026

A man has died after being shot by police during a concern for welfare check on a rural property near Gunnedah, with a critical incident investigation now underway.

Posted inFeature, Guyra, Local festivals and shows, Quirindi, Werris Creek

Travelling to Tamworth? Get a live music hit on the way

blankby Lia Edwards21 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

As cars, caravans and campervans begin their annual migration for the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the road itself is once again coming alive with live music

Posted inBundarra, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Rodeo and Campdraft

Rodeo back in the saddle at the 2026 Bundarra Show

blankby Penelope Shaw23 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

The Bundarra Show is set to return in 2026, running over three big days from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, promising a full program of competition, entertainment and country hospitality as locals and visitors come together to celebrate one of the region’s most cherished annual events.

Posted inFeature, Health, Tamworth

Tamworth warned of Hep A risk

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoJanuary 16, 2026

The source of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Tamworth remains unknown as the city welcome tens of thousands of visitors for the Tamworth Country Music Festival

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Golden Guitar Awards to showcase range of Australian country talents

blankby Bec Gracie1 day agoJanuary 16, 2026

The countdown is on to the Australian country music night of nights, the Golden Guitar Awards, on Saturday, January 24.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Nashville’s Kacie Grenon finds Academy family in Tamworth

blankby Bec Gracie2 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

Singer-songwriter Kacie Grenon said her time at the CMAA Academy of Country Music was intense and rewarding after travelling to Australia from Nashville.

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