Two men are dead after their light plane crashed and burst into flames near a regional airfield on the Gold Coast seconds after take-off, sparking an intense blaze. The plane is understood to have been heading to a small town near Tamworth.
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Country music’s quiet achiever steps into the spotlight
Tamworth Regional Council Festival and Events Manager Barry Harley has been recognised with two major accolades at the Golden Guitar Awards and a special town hall presentation, marking over 50 years of service.
Posted inAwards, Barraba, Nundle
Barraba and Nundle Australia Day honours announced
Barraba and Nundle have announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Posted inAwards, Manilla
Manilla announces Australia Day Awards
Manilla has announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Posted inAwards, Liverpool Plains Shire
Liverpool Plains announces Australia Day awards
Liverpool Plains has announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Tamworth announces Australia Day awards
Tamworth has announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards
Armidale Australia Day awards announced
Armidale has announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Posted inAwards, Gunnedah Shire
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.