The New England Regional Art Museum is set to come alive this Friday, 15 August, with the launch of four vibrant new exhibitions showcasing a wide spectrum of artistic talent and vision.
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Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth Regional
Tess’s grand design gets Aboriginal Ranger tick of approval
Gomeroi artist Tess Reading’s designs shone at the Aboriginal Ranger Gathering, with her hoodie now worn by Rangers nationwide and her artwork featured in Tamworth Regional Council’s new branding.
Posted inMental Health, Tenterfield, Wellbeing
Your Life Matters workshops to be held in Tenterfield, Inverell and Armidale
A free one-day workshop will be held in Tenterfield later this month to help local people who may be facing difficulties living in ‘the bush.’
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Wiggles to return as ramp up to TCMF26 continues
Venue seats are filling and campsites are being claimed as the ramp up to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 begins.
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.