This October the Bundarra Racecourse will once again come alive with colour, crowds, and the thundering of hooves, marking the much-anticipated revival of the town’s most celebrated social event.
Lifestyle
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
A belly laugh the world needs coming soon to Armidale
Laughter is set to ring through the Hoskins Centre as the Armidale Drama and Musical Society (ADMS) stages Noises Off, one of the most celebrated comedies of the last half century, opening October 3.
Posted inAnimals, Gunnedah
Modern facility to improve outcomes for companion animals
Construction is under way for Gunnedah Shire’s new Animal Impound Facility. The multi-million-dollar facility is expected by mid-2026.
Posted inEntertainment, Glen Innes, Tourism
Glen Innes gets a fun new attraction just in time for the school holidays
Glen Innes is set to welcome an exciting new addition to its local tourism scene with the opening of The Mystery Rooms escape experience on Thursday, 2 October 2025.
Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri Shire, Recreation, Sport and fitness events
Pilliga Ultra: A weekend of running, nature, culture, and community
From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September, runners and supporters will gather on Gomeroi Country at Pilliga Pottery, near Coonabarabran, for the fourth Pilliga Ultra. The event promises a weekend of trail running, on-Country activities, and family-friendly fun.
Posted inArts, Parenting and kids, Tamworth
New wave of artists set to take on The Golden Gig, sponsored by Macca’s
Australia’s youngest emerging country music talent will take the stage in January for The Golden Gig, sponsored by Macca’s, during the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Posted inMoree, Recreation
It’s time to lace up for Run the Plains Moree
Back for its second year on 26 and 27 September, Run the Plains Moree is proving to be a popular weekend running festival in the region.
Posted inEntertainment, Fundraiser, Glen Innes
Dearest Gentle Reader, You are cordially invited to the event of the season in Glen Innes
Word has reached us of an affair most enchanting… on Saturday, October 25, the town of Glen Innes shall be positively alight with whispers, waltzes, and wonder as the romance and elegance of the Regency era come alive.
Posted inGuyra, Local festivals and shows, Recreation
Reel in some fun at the Guyra TroutFest
The highly anticipated Guyra TroutFest is set to reel in a spectacular program of entertainment this Labour Day long weekend.
Posted inTamworth Regional, Volunteering
New Precinct Committees seek community input
Tamworth Regional Council is inviting residents from the region’s towns, villages and surrounding areas to join the newly established Tamworth Regional Precinct Advisory Committees