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Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Feature

Bendemeer’s Hazelwood to line up for T20 World Cup squad

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP1 hour agoJanuary 3, 2026

Australia have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, with Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood in the line-up. Read more here.

Posted inArts, Education, Entertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

by Bec Gracie6 hours agoJanuary 2, 2026

From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.

Posted inFeature, Narrabri, What's on

Brekkie on the Bridge marks farewell to Narrabri landmark

blankby Lia Edwards11 hours agoJanuary 2, 2026

Narrabri residents will have the chance to farewell one of the town’s most recognisable pieces of infrastructure before it disappears from the landscape

Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Volunteering

Foster Carers needed across New England as NSW launches statewide recruitment campaign

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoJanuary 3, 2026

The State Government has launched a statewide campaign to boost foster care recruitment across New South Wales, with an urgent call for carers in regional areas such as New England.

Posted inCrime, Inverell, Tamworth

Teenagers charged in Tamworth and Inverell

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoJanuary 3, 2026

Multiple teenagers have been charged with a range of alleged offences, including police pursuits, property crime and knife-related matters, as investigations continue.

Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Tamworth

Early Years Support Program strengthens ACCO-Led Early Childhood sector in Tamworth

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoJanuary 3, 2026

The Early Years Support program is strengthening ACCO-led early childhood services by improving workforce capability and outcomes for children, including in Tamworth.

Posted inGunnedah, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth

Bigger bucks and a bigger Year ahead: PBR Australia sets ambitious 2026 schedule

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

Professional Bull Riders Australia has unveiled a blockbuster calendar for 2026, promising a record-setting season with more events and new tour stops.

Posted inHousing, Local News

Dozens turned away daily from homelessness services in NSW, with New England among hardest-hit regions

blankby Lia Edwards2 days agoDecember 31, 2025

More than 3,400 people sought help from homelessness services in New England and North West last year, with many turned away as providers struggled to keep up with soaring demand.

Posted inGood News, Guyra

A milestone year: Black Mountain Nursery reflects on 40 years of growth

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, Black Mountain Nursery is looking back on a year marked by reflection, celebration and community appreciation.

Posted inPolitics, Tamworth

AI poster advertising Joyce at Tamworth rally fake

by RK Crosby with AAP3 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

Anonymous posts in local Facebook groups promoting an appearance by Member for New England Barnaby Joyce at an unauthorised political rally, this time in Tamworth, have been quickly deleted.

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