Business at the front, party at the back. The Tamworth Show is adding a mullet competition to its 2026 program, alongside a string of other new events, as organisers push to keep the long-running show growing.
Animals
Posted inAnimals, Consultations and feedback, Moree Plains Shire
Have your say on Moree’s off-leash dog park
Moree’s Webb Oval could soon be off-leash. Council wants your feedback on the concept plan before submissions close in September.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Grants and funding, NSW News
NSW funds vet scholarships as Canberra leaves students out
NSW is offering scholarships to 94 vet students to do their prac in regional areas. The AVA says the Federal Government just left the same students off a new list of ten professions getting paid prac.
Posted inAnimals, Moree
Moree brings Ranger services in-house
Moree Plains Shire Council has brought its Ranger services in-house, with the new team to focus initially on stray and roaming dogs in response to ongoing community concerns.
Posted inAnimals, Moree
Moree residents invited to shape new Keeping of Animals Policy
Moree residents are invited to provide feedback on a draft Keeping of Animals Policy designed to support responsible ownership and community amenity.
Posted inAnimals, Gunnedah
New era for companion animal care
Lost and displaced companion animals in Gunnedah Shire now have access to improved care, with Gunnedah Shire Council officially opening its new Animal Impound Facility.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Warialda
Warialda community invited to meet AKF Koala All Rounder during local visit
AKF’s Koala All Rounder, Sarah, will visit Warialda on 8–9 June to meet the community and discuss local koala conservation efforts.
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on
Calm companions: Greyhounds take centre stage at Tamworth adoption event
Tamworth local Josh Crelley says adopting retired racing greyhound Nibbles not only brought a beloved breed back into his family’s life – it also inspired him to give back through volunteering.
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Education
UNE leads effort to protect brolga populations in NSW wetlands
UNE researchers will track vulnerable brolgas across NSW wetlands to improve water management and strengthen First Nations conservation partnerships.
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Expos, conferences and meetings
Community invited to Armidale’s Annual Bird Show this Sunday
Hundreds of birds are set to fill the pavilion at Armidale Showground this Sunday, as the Armidale and District Bird Club Inc prepares to host its much-loved Annual Show