Armidale’s Skeptics In The Pub resumes for 2026 on Wednesday February 11 with a presentation guaranteed to challenge the thinking of all local artists.
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Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News, New England Times Engage Poll
Open seat: 1 in 3 New England voters undecided
More than a third of New England voters say they are undecided about who they would support at the next federal election, with the latest New England Times Engage Poll revealing an electorate unsettled by Barnaby Joyce’s move to One Nation.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Shout a mate some practical help
Sober in the Country is taking its message about alcohol harm national, with a new fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 million to expand support for rural Australians.
Posted inArmidale, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tourism
Armidale Campdraft marks 50 years with milestone turnout
The Armidale Campdraft Club is going all out to celebrate its 50th anniversary, hosting a three-day event expected to draw more than 250 competitors to the region.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Golden rules reminder for summer spraying
Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties.
Posted inArmidale, Gunnedah, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Big Australia Day planned across the region
Australia Day plans are bigger and better this year right across the region, with a big splash and lots of creativity in Armidale, Gunnedah getting competitive with everything from a triathlon to trivia, and Tamworth giving an extra day of TCMF action as well as ensuring all the villages get involved.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth, Tourism
More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together
Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.
Posted inInverell, Sport, What's on
Big swim meet puts Inverell’s new Aquatic Centre in the fast lane
Inverell is set to make a splash on the New South Wales sporting calendar, with the New England region hosting one of the state’s most significant regional swimming events for the first time.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Tom Curtain to debut new song at Tamworth Country Music Festival, inspired by the love story that changed his life
Golden Guitar Winner Tom Curtain is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to debut his new song, Red Hot Summer.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth, Tourism
Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins
The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.