Quiet achievers from across the Armidale region were recognised at the 2026 Australia Day Awards, held at Dumaresq Dam. Armidale Regional Council Mayor Sam Coupland said the awards reflected the […]
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Gunnedah Australia Day awards announced
Gunnedah has announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Posted inAwards, Moree, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains Australia Day awards announced
Moree Plains Shire has announced their Australia Day awards – see who won!
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Jessica Holbrok claims top busking honour at Tamworth festival
Brisbane’s Jessica Holbrok has been crowned the 2026 Toyota Best of the Buskers champion.
Posted inBoggabri, Entertainment, Feature, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Gunnedah and Boggabri star in new song released for Australia Day
Australian country artists and cousins Anthony Snape and Sam Snape have released their new single Big Love In A Small Town ahead of Anthony’s role as the Australia Day Ambassador for his hometown of Gunnedah.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Good News, Local News
Locals honoured in Australia Day awards
Ten residents from across the region have received the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division in today’s awards, most of them from Tamworth.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Regional Development, Tamworth
Significant local opposition to Kingswood Battery
Calala, Loomberah and Kingswood area residents concerned about a proposed large scale battery storage project will have a direct opportunity to put their views to state planning decision makers
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Country Journo’s Festival Finds – Day 10 (and 11)
It’s the last day of Tamworth Country Music Festival! Get the Country Journos’ final tips for the action today and Australia Day.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Wolfes and divorce dominate Golden Guitars
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson reunited at the 2026 Country Music Awards, winning song and single of the year for The Divorce Song, while the Wolfe Brothers cleaned up to take home five Golden Guitars.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tamworth
Fears for violence on Australia Day
The community is being urged to come together respectfully over the Australia Day long weekend following the circulation of propaganda encouraging violence against minorities.