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Posted inAgriculture, Armidale Regional, Feature, What's on

Early Blueberry Season Bursts to Life at Blueberries with Altitude

blankby Penelope Shaw25 minutes agoDecember 25, 2025

An early start to the blueberry season is delighting locals at Blueberries with Altitude, with ripe, juicy berries ready for picking weeks ahead of schedule following an unusual mix of weather conditions.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local News, Travel

NSW TrainLink’s refreshed menu in time for peak summer travel season

blankby New England Times News Desk6 hours agoDecember 25, 2025

New items have been added to the on-board menu of NSW TrainLink’s long distance train services in time for summer’s peak travel season.

Posted inFeature, Local News, Tamworth Regional, Walcha

Woolbrook moves to Walcha

blankby Kristin Murdock12 hours agoDecember 25, 2025

Some residents of Woolbrook will spend Christmas and beyond as part of a new local government area following a boundary change proclamation by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley on November 14.

Posted inFeature, Local News, NSW Politics

NSW Government issues urgent plea to motorists to drive safely throughout summer holidays: Double demerits in force

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoDecember 25, 2025

The State Government has issued an urgent plea for motorists to drive safely ahead of the busy holiday period, as traffic volumes increase across New South Wales and double demerits come into force.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth, Tourism

Golden Guitar Awards hosts announced

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoDecember 25, 2025

Two Golden Guitar award-winning artists will take to the stage in January, playing host for the evening at the nation’s longest-running music awards concert. 

Posted inGeneral News, Inverell, Roads and Infrastructure

Council endorses heavy patching program

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoDecember 23, 2025

Inverell Shire Council has endorsed the 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program, approving the allocation of $1,233,812 from the Roads to Recovery Program to deliver priority road works
across the Shire.

Posted inArmidale, Feature, Housing, Tamworth

Fewer houses make it hard for local selling agents to meet demand

blankby Jean-Paul Pelosi2 days agoDecember 23, 2025

A rush on houses by investors has created a shortage in Armidale and Tamworth, making it hard for local agents to keep up with demand. 

Posted inParenting and kids, Recreation, Sport, Tamworth

Work continues on No. 1 Oval Pavillion

blankby Kate Brown3 days agoDecember 23, 2025

Construction on the No. 1 Oval Pavilion continues to advance steadily as the project heads into the new year.

Posted inGeneral News, Health, Inverell Shire

Council supports efforts to attract senior doctor to Inverell Hospital

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoDecember 23, 2025

Inverell Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving local health services by supporting ongoing advocacy efforts to attract a permanent Senior Doctor to the Inverell District Hospital.

Posted inGeneral News, Tamworth, What's on

Trial Peel Street closure aims to grow Tamworth’s night-time Festival economy

by Bec Gracie4 days agoDecember 22, 2025

A trial closure of the northern end of Peel Street during January’s Tamworth Country Music Festival aims to increase foot traffic, boost evening trade and better connect festivalgoers with the city’s food retailers.

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