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Festival favourites Haystack Mountain Hermits to play at Tenterfield
Award-winning family band Haystack Mountain Hermits will perform at Tenterfield School of Arts on Saturday, 14 March.
Postal vote applications open for Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election
Postal voting has opened for the Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election, to be held on Saturday, 18 April.
Accused Little Styx axe murderer denied bail
The man accused of murder at the Little Styx River campsite has been refused bail, as police allege he killed a fellow camper with an axe during a violent altercation at the remote spot on Point Lookout Road.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to perform in Armidale
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will add Armidale to its 2026 Regional Tour, bringing a dance-inspired orchestral program and a series of young musician workshops to the New England.
Off to the movies: Roxy Theatre to celebrate 90th anniversary
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Bingara’s Roxy Theatre, an iconic and magnificently restored 1930’s art deco building that was the hub of life in Bingara for many years.
High speed EV chargers to benefit residents and visitors
Two Superfast Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed in Armidale’s Cinders Lane Carpark and will benefit residents and visitors alike. They were officially opened on Monday 2 March.
Farm financial skills workshop to boost resilience
New England-based primary producers have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a practical workshop designed to help provide financial skills key to managing a farming business.
A third council vacancy with Brown departing Narrabri Shire
A third councillor in the region has stepped down, with Narrabri Shire Councillor Amanda Brown formally resigning from Council effective Friday, 27 February 2026, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Birds, mould, and fungus found throughout hospitals
After two patients died as a result of a fungal outbreak, a review of hospital maintenance has revealed disturbing infestations embedded in multiple facilities – including a major hospital in New England.
