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Posted inFeature, Local News, Parenting and kids, Volunteering

Foster Carers needed across New England as NSW launches statewide recruitment campaign

blankby New England Times News Desk59 minutes agoJanuary 2, 2026

The State Government has launched a statewide campaign to boost foster care recruitment across New South Wales, with an urgent call for carers in regional areas such as New England.

Posted inCrime, Feature, Inverell, Tamworth

Teenagers charged in Tamworth and Inverell

blankby New England Times News Desk4 hours agoJanuary 2, 2026

Multiple teenagers have been charged with a range of alleged offences, including police pursuits, property crime and knife-related matters, as investigations continue. In Tamworth, two 16-year-old boys were charged following […]

Posted inEducation, Feature, Parenting and kids, Tamworth

Early Years Support Program strengthens ACCO-Led Early Childhood sector in Tamworth

blankby New England Times News Desk9 hours agoDecember 31, 2025

The Early Years Support program is strengthening ACCO-led early childhood services by improving workforce capability and outcomes for children, including in Tamworth.

Posted inFeature, Gunnedah, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth

Bigger bucks and a bigger Year ahead: PBR Australia sets ambitious 2026 schedule

blankby New England Times News Desk22 hours agoDecember 31, 2025

Professional Bull Riders Australia has unveiled a blockbuster calendar for 2026, promising a record-setting season with more events and new tour stops.

Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, National News

New year brings cheaper medicines, higher energy bills

blankby AAP1 day agoDecember 31, 2025

A cut to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment will slash the cost of medicines but Australians face higher power bills in 2026.

Posted inFeature, Good News, Guyra

A milestone year: Black Mountain Nursery reflects on 40 years of growth

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoDecember 31, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Black Mountain Nursery is looking back on a year marked by reflection, celebration and community appreciation.

Posted inFeature, Politics, Tamworth

AI poster advertising Joyce at Tamworth rally fake

by RK Crosby with AAP2 days agoDecember 31, 2025

Anonymous posts in local Facebook groups promoting an appearance by Member for New England Barnaby Joyce at an unauthorised political rally, this time in Tamworth, have been quickly deleted.

Posted inFeature, Good News, What's on

Where to ring in the New Year tonight

blankby Lia Edwards2 days agoDecember 30, 2025

From picnic rugs on local ovals to packed pub dance floors and long-awaited fireworks displays, communities across New England are preparing to ring in 2026

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