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Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Regional Development, Tamworth

Significant local opposition to Kingswood Battery

blankby RK Crosby6 hours agoJanuary 24, 2026

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)

blankby Bec Gracie9 hours agoJanuary 25, 2026

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

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP10 hours agoJanuary 25, 2026

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

blankby RK Crosby22 hours agoJanuary 25, 2026

The community is being urged to come together respectfully over the Australia Day long weekend following the circulation of propaganda encouraging violence against minorities.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

blankby AAP1 day agoJanuary 24, 2026

Country music is experiencing an explosion in listeners thanks to US megastars, but an industry veteran hopes young artists don’t abandon homegrown sounds.

Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics

Glen Innes gets support on biochar vision

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP1 day agoJanuary 24, 2026

Glen Innes Severn Council has secured full support from the Local Government NSW board for its motion backing the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap

Posted inAdvertorial, Feature, Tamworth

Take a break from the heat and upgrade to an X Series Signature

blankby RK Crosby1 day agoJanuary 24, 2026

It has been another uncomfortably hot Tamworth Country Music Festival, and with another heat wave on the way, it is worth asking yourself: is it time to get out of the heat?

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Country Journo’s Festival Finds – Day 9

blankby Bec Gracie1 day agoJanuary 24, 2026

Today is going to be a LONG day, so maybe sleep in, then check out this column for all the best things to do as you squeeze the last bit of fun out of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Posted inLocal News, Weather

Heatwave to keep New England sweltering all week

blankby RK Crosby1 day agoJanuary 24, 2026

A massive heatwave is forecast for much of the country, with severe conditions forecast to persist through the Australia Day long weekend and into next week throughout the New England.

Posted inFeature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Hats, pins, photos – collect it all at TCMF26

blankby RK Crosby2 days agoJanuary 24, 2026

Long after the amps are packed away, it is the souvenirs, signatures and slightly sun-faded merch that keep the memories alive.

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