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Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Multi-sport high performance camp at NEGS next month

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 2026

NEGS Armidale will host a one day High Performance Camp next month, bringing elite coaches and specialist presenters to Armidale to mentor young athletes from across the region.

Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure

Works to start on Violet Street Bridge replacement

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 2026

The Violet Street Bridge replacement is set to take a significant step forward with works to get underway on the project next week.

Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth

Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 2026

One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, What's on

Skeptics back to debate the death of art

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 12, 2026January 14, 2026

Armidale’s Skeptics In The Pub resumes for 2026 on Wednesday February 11 with a presentation guaranteed to challenge the thinking of all local artists.

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Times Engage Poll

Open seat: 1 in 3 New England voters undecided

blankby RK CrosbyJanuary 12, 2026January 18, 2026

More than a third of New England voters say they are undecided about who they would support at the next federal election, with the latest New England Times Engage Poll revealing an electorate unsettled by Barnaby Joyce’s move to One Nation.

Posted inLocal News

Shout a mate some practical help

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 12, 2026January 13, 2026

Sober in the Country is taking its message about alcohol harm national, with a new fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 million to expand support for rural Australians.

Posted inArmidale, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tourism

Armidale Campdraft marks 50 years with milestone turnout

blankby Kate BrownJanuary 11, 2026January 12, 2026

The Armidale Campdraft Club is going all out to celebrate its 50th anniversary, hosting a three-day event expected to draw more than 250 competitors to the region.

Posted inAgriculture, Local News

Golden rules reminder for summer spraying

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 11, 2026January 12, 2026

Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties.

Posted inArmidale, Gunnedah, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional, What's on

Big Australia Day planned across the region

blankby Donna WatsonJanuary 11, 2026January 12, 2026

Australia Day plans are bigger and better this year right across the region, with a big splash and lots of creativity in Armidale, Gunnedah getting competitive with everything from a triathlon to trivia, and Tamworth giving an extra day of TCMF action as well as ensuring all the villages get involved.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism

More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 11, 2026January 13, 2026

Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.

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