A vibrant celebration of culture, storytelling and artistic expression is set to return to Tamworth, with the 2026 Joblink Plus First Nations Art Competition taking over the historic Tamworth Town Hall from 2–10 May.
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Posted inEnergy, Local News
Coalition pledges to double fuel reserves with $800m storage plan
The Coalition wants to double Australia’s fuel reserves and build new storage, arguing the current crisis has exposed major gaps.
Posted inLocal News
Be the hope our community needs: Support the Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army is urging New England North West residents to support the Red Shield Appeal amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
Posted inTenterfield
Tenterfield Shire Council accepts GM resignation, appoints acting head
Tenterfield Shire Council has accepted the resignation of its general manager, with a leadership transition set for June.
Posted inCommunity development, Inverell, Local politics
Council considers sale of Sporties carpark land in Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is considering selling land used as the Sporties carpark in Inverell, but the proposal is still in early stages.
Posted inLocal News, Money, Social issues and services
Bank branch closures costing regions $1b and 4,000 jobs, alliance warns
Nearly 900 bank branches gone, 4,000 jobs lost. And they say the decline of regional banking is far from over.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, What's on
Go behind the scenes at Armidale Fire and Rescue Open Day
Firefighters in Armidale are throwing open the station doors next month, inviting the community to step inside, meet the crew, and get a closer look at the work that goes on behind the scenes at Fire and Rescue NSW.
Posted inBendemeer, Sport
Master craftsman Bendemeer’s Hazlewood puts on an IPL clinic
Australian pace maestro Josh Hazlewood has delivered his most supreme performance of the IPL season, his four wickets spearheading another RCB win.
Posted inGrants and funding, Tamworth
Tamworth project backed in $6.4m community grants program
Tamworth health services will expand under a $6.4 million NSW community grants round.
Posted inBoggabri, Health
Doctors’ housing to boost Boggabri
Boggabri will gain two new homes for doctors after councillors approved the relocation of housing to address the town’s ongoing need for medical accommodation.