Regional councils say the federal budget still leaves country communities behind, warning shrinking grants and rising costs are forcing councils to “operate on the smell of an oily rag”.
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Posted inNarrabri
Narrabri to benefit from Telstra 4G and 5G upgrade
From Friday, Narrabri residents will experience temporary disruptions as Telstra upgrades the town’s 4G and 5G network.
Posted inExpos, conferences and meetings, Tamworth, Tourism
Vans, chrome and nostalgia set to roll into Tamworth for VANFEST
Custom vans, roaring engines, shag pile interiors and old-school imagination are set to take over Tamworth this week as it prepares to celebrate Australia’s thriving vanning culture from May 14 to 17 at the 2026 VANFEST Expo.
Posted inDisability, Gunnedah
Accessibility focus highlighted in Gunnedah CBD awareness activity
Gunnedah residents took part in an access awareness activity last week to better understand the challenges faced by people with disability in the CBD.
Posted inSport, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth Cycle Club gears up for biggest Goodyear GRVL yet
The Tamworth Cycle Club is gearing up for its biggest gravel cycling event yet, with the return of Goodyear GRVL this May featuring an expanded two-day format designed to challenge riders while showcasing the region’s growing gravel riding scene.
Posted inArmidale, Disability, Housing
Refurbished respite home opens in Armidale for people with disability
A newly refurbished respite home has opened in Armidale, helping fill a critical gap in disability support services in New England
Posted inMoree
Moree community invited to nominate local Elders for Honour Roll
Moree Plains residents are invited to nominate local Elders who have made a lasting contribution to reconciliation and community life.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Local leaders testify to “human cost” of Inland Rail axing
Regional mayors, farming leaders and senior Nationals MPs have taken the fight over Inland Rail directly to Parliament House, accusing the Federal Government of abandoning communities that invested years preparing for Inland Rail.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth bull rider Colby Edgar to make PBR Origin debut
Tamworth bull rider Colby Edgar will debut for the NSW Blues in the 2026 PBR Origin Series this season.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmer confidence plummets amid cost crisis
Farmer confidence has collapsed as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force producers to cut production and rethink future operations.