Communities across the New England region are being encouraged to put their best foot forward this Wednesday as RFBI launches its first-ever Grand Stroll fundraiser.
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Posted inFeature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Dolly Parton tribute headlines second wave of Tamworth festival acts
Dolly Parton gets a one-off tribute, Mack Geiger sets a fastest-selling record, and Brad Cox plays his biggest Tamworth shows yet. More details about the lineup for the 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival is here.
Posted inEnvironment, Uralla
Recycling baskets coming to Uralla’s Bridge Street and Alma Park
Twenty new bin baskets are heading to Uralla’s Bridge Street and Alma Park to catch 10-cent drink containers before they hit landfill. Installation starts next month.
Posted inCost of Living, Feature, Housing, Werris Creek
Run-down Werris Creek cottage draws is NSW’s cheapest September sale
A run-down two-bedroom cottage at Werris Creek, about 30 minutes from Tamworth, has sold for $135,000 after drawing 12 offers.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Poetry, personal service and piano
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses bringing something special to the New England: a living home for Australian poetry and performance, a family cleaning and pest control business built on personal service, and a piano studio making music learning fun for all ages.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Expos, conferences and meetings, Feature
Armidale event asks how research can help the bush prepare for disruption
Armidale will host a morning forum on Friday, 16 October, asking how academic research can do more to prepare regional, rural and remote Australia for challenging and disruptive futures.
Posted inEducation, Good News, Local News
Good luck, HSC class of 2026
Year 12 students across the New England start their Higher School Certificate exams tomorrow, Tuesday, 13 October. Schools across the region have taken to social media, wishing them well.
Posted inArmidale, Feature
Gardening Australia visit to put New England region in national spotlight
The New England region will gain national exposure as ABC TV’s Gardening Australia team visits Armidale, boosting local tourism and showcasing regional gardens.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Feature, Recreation
Big-city fun planned for Armidale ten pin bowling centre
Karaoke, escape rooms, and a licensed bar could be heading for Armidale’s Skate Bowl Play transitions to The Alley Armidale. Its new owners say regional towns deserve the same entertainment as the big cities.
Posted inCrime, Drake
Nimbin man found unresponsive at Drake bush doof
A man has died at a property near Drake after desperate efforts to revive him at a bush doof failed.