Aboriginal communities across the Northern Tablelands are helping release hundreds of endangered Bell’s turtle hatchlings back into local rivers this year.
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Armidale Eisteddfod entries open
Entries have opened for the 2026 Armidale Eisteddfod, with organisers inviting musicians, performers and composers of all ages to take part in one of the region’s longest-running cultural events.
Multicultural Festival to bring colour and community spirit to Inverell this Sunday
Inverell will celebrate culture, food and elite cycling this Sunday when the Multicultural Festival and ProVelo Super League criterium take over the Lake Inverell Off-Road Circuit.
Families to benefit from Council partnership with Centacare
Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Centacare New England North West to continue delivering weekly playgroup services for local families, ensuring ongoing access to early childhood support through a strong, community-focused partnership.
Goo Goo Muck: New group exhibition opens at The Loft Tamworth
A new group exhibition celebrating local artists will open at The Loft Tamworth on Saturday, bringing together ceramics, painting, textiles and installation.
New preschool service fills regional gap at Wallabadah
A new mobile preschool has opened at Wallabadah Hall, giving local families greater access to early childhood education through Ooranga Family Mobile Resource Unit.
NarraBRIGHT to feature national lighting artists in expanded program
NarraBRIGHT will return in 2026 with its most ambitious program yet, featuring large-scale light installations and projections by nationally recognised artists Mandylights and Illuminart.
Free outdoor cinema returns to Tamworth and Armidale
Newcastle Permanent’s free Cinema Under the Stars returns to Tamworth and Armidale this March with a screening of The Wild Robot.
What Next? Graeme Connors return to Tamworth
Australian singer-songwriter Graeme Connors will return to Tamworth this week, bringing his What Next? show to the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday.
90-year future secured for Tenterfield Aerodrome
The future of the Tenterfield Aerodrome has been secured for generations, with council extending the lease to the Friends of Tenterfield Aerodrome through to 2113.
