Every town has a local legend who never gets thanked. Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains want their names, and in Gunnedah there are new award categories to find them.
Awards
Posted inAwards, Business
Uralla’s The Alternate Root named New England North West Business of the Year
A Uralla favourite has swept the region’s top business awards, taking home four gongs including Business of the Year. See the full list of New England North West winners.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale brewery takes top honours at Sydney beer awards
The Welder’s Dog has taken home a Champion Award from the 2026 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show for its Piney Pale Ale.
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Tamworth Regional Sports Awards nominations open
Nominations will open this week for the 2026 Tamworth Regional Sports Awards, recognising the region’s leading athletes, coaches, teams, volunteers and sporting organisations.
Posted inAwards, 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 inAwards, Entertainment, Local News
Tickets released for 2026 New England North West Business Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 New England North West Business Awards in Quirindi.
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Tamworth ambulance staff honoured for courage and outstanding service
NSW Ambulance staff have been honoured in Tamworth for courage, clinical excellence and dedication while responding to emergencies across the region.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Nominate your Australia Day heroes now
From Guyra to Nundle, nominations are open for 2027 Australia Day honours. Know a quiet achiever? Now’s the time to say thanks.
Posted inAwards, Business, Tamworth
Tamworth Quality Business Awards salutes community stalwart Helen Tickle
More than 840 people turned out for Tamworth’s biggest business night of the year, with a four-decade community stalwart taking home the top honour. See who else took home a trophy.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Education
UNE meat scientist receives prestigious beef industry award
UNE meat scientist Professor Peter McGilchrist has received a prestigious beef industry award recognising his decades of research, mentorship and service.