Families across the New England have no shortage of options these winter school holidays, with ranger-guided national park adventures, free library programs, outdoor festivals and everything in between on offer right across the region.
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Tamworth and Inverell young musicians win places at country music academy
Two New England kids, Miah from Tamworth and Peyton from Inverell, have won places at one of Australian country music’s most prestigious youth programs.
Gunnedah woman’s debut poem earns place in national collection
A Gunnedah agronomist who spent decades helping farmers through the worst the land could throw at them has found an unexpected new outlet for those experiences, with her debut poem selected for a national anthology of writing by country women.
Uralla Vet Clinic takes top honours as New England’s best vets
Uralla Vet Clinic has claimed the title of Best Vets in the Best in the New England 2026 awards, taking over the crown from New England Veterinary Services – find out why people voted for them!
NSW farmers need urgent action on China beef tariffs
NSW Liberals and Nationals are urging the State Government to press Canberra for action after China’s new beef tariff hit exporters.
Sale of Quirindi gym site to secure future of fitness services
Liverpool Plains Shire Council has sold the Quirindi gym site to local buyers, securing the continuation of fitness services following a competitive expression of interest process.
Torrington maps the gaps as telcos promise upgrades that won’t fix black spots
Telstra has confirmed upgrades to the Bolivia tower won’t fix Torrington’s black spots. Now the community is mapping exactly where coverage fails, and taking the evidence to the minister.
Greyhound racing campaign highlights industry reforms
Greyhound Racing NSW has launched a campaign highlighting industry reforms and welfare improvements while countering what it says is misinformation.
Have your say on Uralla Shire’s future growth
Uralla Shire Council is inviting the community to help shape future growth by providing feedback on its draft strategy.
84 student sleuths descend on Armidale
Eighty-four students are in Armidale this week solving murders and cracking fraud cases — and the whole camp is run by high school students themselves.
