Venue seats are filling and campsites are being claimed as the ramp up to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 begins.
Lifestyle
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Lifestyle, Tourism
EOI open for Glen Innes Severn marketing campaign
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting expressions of interest from local businesses, community members and community groups to participate in the second round of content capture for the Get in Here and New England High Country destination marketing campaigns.
Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth
Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health
BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,
Posted inArts, Business, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics
Major film studio coming soon, just down the road
A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
Posted inArts, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Markets and Fairs, Tourism
Glen Innes Council secures $350K to grow Christmas in the Highlands
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured $350,000 through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program 2025–2028 to support a major expansion of its annual Christmas in the Highlands event over the next three years.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Politics
Boost in state funding for sheep and goat eID tags
NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
NERAM celebrates win as Best Gallery in the New England
NERAM’s win in the BITNE competition reflects not just the calibre of its collections and programming but also the passion and dedication of its staff, volunteers, and supporters.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Consultations and feedback, Recreation
BBQ this Sunday kicks off consultation on future of Armidale’s parks and open spaces
Armidale Regional Council is inviting locals to help shape the future of parks and recreation by sharing feedback in a new strategy survey, with prizes up for grabs for those who take part.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Travel
Take the train for free Thursday and Friday
The 48-hour fare-free period is part of the NSW Government’s response to months of disruption across the rail network
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Last chance to catch Flickerfest in Gunnedah this weekend
Film lovers in the New England region have one final chance to experience the magic of Flickerfest in Gunnedah this weekend