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Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Parenting and kids, Tamworth

Tamworth set for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration

blankby Kate Brown2 days agoDecember 27, 2025

Tamworth is preparing for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve with a full day of free, family-friendly festivities throughout Bicentennial Park.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local News, Travel

NSW TrainLink’s refreshed menu in time for peak summer travel season

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoDecember 25, 2025

New items have been added to the on-board menu of NSW TrainLink’s long distance train services in time for summer’s peak travel season.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth, Tourism

Golden Guitar Awards hosts announced

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoDecember 25, 2025

Two Golden Guitar award-winning artists will take to the stage in January, playing host for the evening at the nation’s longest-running music awards concert. 

Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah

Hinton Drive holds onto Santa Street title

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 20, 2025December 25, 2025

Hinton Drive in Gunnedah has once again claimed the coveted title of Santa Street in the Gunnedah Shire Christmas Lights Competition.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Tamworth Festival sets the stage: Toyota Park and FanZone line-ups announced

by Bec GracieDecember 11, 2025December 14, 2025

Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park will, once again, transform into Toyota Park – a centrepiece of the country music festivities in January – with the outdoor venue’s line-up announced yesterday along with Toyota FanZone.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Awards, Entertainment

Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 7, 2025December 8, 2025

Thirty songs have been named finalists for the 2025 Environmental Music Prize, a $20,000 award that recognises Australian artists using music to connect audiences with nature and inspire climate action, including bushfire tribute “Up Armidale Road”

Posted inEntertainment, Sport, Walcha, Willow Tree

Powerhouse PBR teams announced for the Bledisloe of Bull Riding

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 6, 2025December 9, 2025

It’s the Bledisloe of bull riding with Aussies from Walcha and Willow Tree to ride for the Cup. Read more here.

Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Quirindi, Tourism

Quirindi Silo Art to light up for annual Christmas show

blankby Kate BrownDecember 6, 2025December 8, 2025

The Quirindi Silo Art precinct will come alive tonight with its fourth annual Christmas Light and Sound Show, promising a festive evening for locals and visitors alike.

Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tourism

Skywhales to soar over Armidale at 2026 Autumn Festival

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 1, 2025December 6, 2025

Armidale is set to witness an unforgettable sight in 2026, with the iconic skywhales to grace the skies during the city’s beloved Autumn Festival.

Posted inArts, Entertainment, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Parenting and kids, Tamworth, Warialda, What's on

Celebrate the season across the region

blankby Kate BrownNovember 29, 2025December 6, 2025

The New England region is continuing to celebrate through to Santa visit day, with Christmas markets, concerts, carnivals and even a horse racing event set to bring colour and cheer to communities across the region.

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