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Posted inArmidale Regional, Consultations and feedback, Recreation

BBQ this Sunday kicks off consultation on future of Armidale’s parks and open spaces

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 2, 2025August 5, 2025

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 festivals and shows, Narrabri, Recreation

Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery & Cast Iron Chef Weekend this August

blankby Donna WatsonJuly 26, 2025August 1, 2025

Eulah Creek is where it’s all happening on the first weekend in August, for the Cast Iron Chef and Vintage Machinery Events.

Posted inRecreation, Tourism, Yarrowitch

Green Gully Track highlighted in new walking campaign

blankby Donna WatsonJune 26, 2025June 25, 2025

The Green Gully track, part of the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, has been included in a new State Government walking trail campaign

Posted inRecreation, Tamworth, Tourism

Locals love the caravanning lifestyle

blankby Donna WatsonJune 22, 2025June 24, 2025

Many locals love camping and caravanning, and members of the Tamworth branch of the New South Wales Association of Caravan Clubs are some of the most enthusiastic.

Posted inGrants and funding, Local News, Recreation

Fishing clubs encouraged to reel in support to host their own Gone Fishing Day events 

blankby New England Times News DeskJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025

As NSW fishers celebrate ‘Gone Fishing Day’ on Sunday 19 October 2025, fishing clubs and associated organisations are encouraged to join in the state-wide festivities by hosting their own events. 

Posted inRecreation, Roads and Infrastructure

E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air

blankby AAPMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025

E-scooters and e-bikes will be allowed to rub shoulders with pedestrians on shared paths at certain speeds, but who will enforce speed limits?

Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation

Free autumn school holiday fun for regional youth

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 29, 2025March 28, 2025

Young people across the New England can look forward to an exciting lineup of free activities during the upcoming autumn school holidays.

Posted inMoree, Recreation

Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre reopens today

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 1, 2025April 6, 2025

The essential upgrades and repairs at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre are now complete, with the centre to reopen from today.

Posted inRecreation, Tamworth

Free pool access for kids trial for cost of living relief

blankby Tom PleveyDecember 12, 2024

Tamworth Regional Council has announced it will trial free access to pools in the region in a bid to make swimming more accessible and ease the burden on families during […]

Posted inRecreation

$2 million recreational fishing program announced

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 4, 2024

The NSW Government has announced a new $2 million recreational fishing small infrastructure grants program, as well as the largest ever survey of NSW recreational fishing licence holders.

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