Community services provider Challenge Community Services has confirmed chief executive officer Stephen Doley will conclude his role with the organisation this week
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Sound Sensitivity Stations a first at Tamworth Country Music Festival
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.
New dates and theme confirmed for CREATE Festival 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.
Tenterfield to honour Peter Allen with new festival
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.
Welfare check ends in Gunnedah man shot by police
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.
Travelling to Tamworth? Get a live music hit on the way
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
Rodeo back in the saddle at the 2026 Bundarra Show
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.
Tamworth warned of Hep A risk
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
Golden Guitar Awards to showcase range of Australian country talents
The countdown is on to the Australian country music night of nights, the Golden Guitar Awards, on Saturday, January 24.
Nashville’s Kacie Grenon finds Academy family in Tamworth
Singer-songwriter Kacie Grenon said her time at the CMAA Academy of Country Music was intense and rewarding after travelling to Australia from Nashville.
