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Posted inInverell, Sport, What's on

Big swim meet puts Inverell’s new Aquatic Centre in the fast lane

blankby Kristin MurdockJanuary 10, 2026January 9, 2026

Inverell is set to make a splash on the New South Wales sporting calendar, with the New England region hosting one of the state’s most significant regional swimming events for the first time.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Tom Curtain to debut new song at Tamworth Country Music Festival, inspired by the love story that changed his life

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 10, 2026January 13, 2026

Golden Guitar Winner Tom Curtain is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to debut his new song, Red Hot Summer. 

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism

Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 10, 2026January 13, 2026

The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.

Posted inHealth, Tenterfield

BreastScreen NSW Van visits Tenterfield

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 9, 2026January 12, 2026

The mobile screening van is visiting Tenterfield until 23 January 2026. BreastScreen NSW provides free breast screening to women to support the early detection of breast cancer.

Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Tourism

Visitors invited to explore the Liverpool Plains Sunflower Trail

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 9, 2026January 12, 2026

The Liverpool Plains Sunflower Trail kicks off just in time for the weekend, with sunflowers at “Sandstone”, Big Jack’s Creek and “Wilgabah” at Wallabadah now flowering and ready to brighten visitors’ days.

Posted inCrime, Moree

Moree selected for NSW Police Drone Trial in crime reduction effort

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 9, 2026January 12, 2026

NSW Police’s Aviation Command has launched a new drone surveillance trial in Moree, marking an Australian first in regional policing technology.

Posted inEnvironment, Gunnedah Shire, Water

Level 1 Water Restrictions to begin in Gunnedah and Curlewis

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 8, 2026January 9, 2026

Gunnedah Shire Council has announced that Level 1 Water Restrictions will come into effect for the townships of Gunnedah and Curlewis from 12am on Thursday, 8 January 2026, following a sustained increase in water consumption across the local supply system.

Posted inAgriculture, Guyra, Local festivals and shows, What's on

Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival celebrates 40 years

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 8, 2026January 12, 2026

The much-loved Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival is once again set to bring food, fun and community pride to the New England region this January.

Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics

Moylan promoted, McDonald dropped in NSW shadow cabinet reshuffle

blankby Kate BrownJanuary 7, 2026January 9, 2026

The NSW Liberals and Nationals have unveiled a refreshed shadow ministry they say is ready to govern, with Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan picking up his first portfolio.

Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Education, Parenting and kids

Giving little learners a Star Start to school at Your Tutor Armidale

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 7, 2026January 9, 2026

Families across Armidale are being invited to give their children a confident and positive start to school through the Star Starter School Readiness Program, launching at Your Tutor in Armidale in January 2026.

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