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Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Feature

Hazlewood is battling to be fit for the T20 World Cup 

blankby AAP7 hours agoJanuary 17, 2026

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Chris Cobb emerges as a must-see this festival

blankby New England Times News Desk9 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

The Voice breakout builds momentum through original music, classic country influences, a culture of collaboration and a “Road to Tamworth” series drawing audiences in before the first note is played.

Posted inArts, Feature, Gunnedah

Seniors’ exhibition celebrates ‘spirit of community, power of creativity’

blankby New England Times News Desk12 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

Connection and creative expression are at the heart of Gunnedah Shire’s first exhibition for 2026. Read more here.

Posted inBusiness, Feature, Tamworth

Tamworth’s Challenge in need of new CEO

blankby Lia Edwards15 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 Desk16 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 Desk20 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 Brown1 day 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 Desk1 day 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 Edwards1 day 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 Shaw2 days 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.

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