Nominations will open this week for the 2026 Tamworth Regional Sports Awards, recognising the region’s leading athletes, coaches, teams, volunteers and sporting organisations.
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Posted inArts, Feature, Gunnedah, What's on
Gunnedah gallery to honour late artist
Gunnedah’s creative community is invited to honour late artist Alex Bayliss with a new men’s exhibition at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, opening next month in tribute to his life and work.
Posted inFeature, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics, Narrabri Shire
Fuller returned in Gunnedah as Tiemens unopposed in Narrabri
Councillors in Gunnedah and Narrabri have selected their leadership teams for the next two years, but the neighbouring councils took markedly different paths to their results.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Feature
Armidale music teacher helps make Australian brass history
An Armidale music teacher has helped Sydney City Brass secure a historic fourth-place finish at one of the world’s leading brass band competitions.
Posted inFeature, Legal, NSW Politics, Social issues and services
Gun debate gagged, motion to disallow buyback fails
A motion to scrap the state’s gun buyback failed after debate was gagged, with the mover accusing government MPs of not understanding firearms and warning the laws will push voters to far-right parties.
Posted inArmidale, Feature
Armidale funeral director takes on NSW/ACT leadership role
Armidale funeral director Sam Piddington will help shape the future of the industry across NSW and the ACT after being appointed to a key leadership role with Funerals Australia.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Willow Tree
Jack’s Creek named world’s best Wagyu for third straight year
Australian beef producer Jack’s Creek has been crowned the world’s best Wagyu producer for a third consecutive year at the 2026 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Feature
TAFE NSW graduates return to inspire Armidale students
TAFE NSW Armidale graduates have returned to the classroom to inspire English language students with stories of education, resilience and career success.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Man charged and ammunition seized after pursuit near Moree
A 22-year-old man has been charged and ammunition seized following a police pursuit north-west of Moree.
Posted inFeature, Indigenous, Somerton
Aboriginal Rangers to gather at Trelawney Station
More than 200 Aboriginal Rangers will gather near Tamworth next week to share knowledge, strengthen culture and learn new ways to care for Country.