Australian singer-songwriter James Johnston will be making waves on and off the stage this Country Music Festival, including a 100km walk from Armidale to Tamworth, raising funds for charity.
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Posted inTamworth
Its time to get Xtreme this Saturday in Tamworth
Do you think you could last eight seconds? Well, if you like cowboys, bucking bulls, and bareback broncs, then you need to get to Tamworth tomorrow night for Xtreme Bulls Australia.
Posted inInverell Shire
Inverell names internationally renowned flautist as Australia Day Ambassador
Acclaimed concert soloist, Australian-French flautist Jane Rutter has been announced as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador for Inverell Shire.
Posted inTamworth
Country music fans urged to plan their trip and travel safely
Police are urging country-music fans to plan their trip ahead and travel safely as they make their way to Tamworth for the annual Toyota Country Music Festival.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Adrenalin-pumping action in Armidale this weekend
Do you feel the need – the need for speed? Then the New England Sporting Car Club wants to see you this weekend at their 2025 season starter.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Memory Walk & Jog is headed to Tamworth for the first time
Dementia Australia’s largest annual fundraising event, Memory Walk & Jog, is heading to Tamworth to help raise funds in support of people living with dementia.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Common Sense Prevails with removal of red-tape for farmers
The Country Mayors Association has welcomed the recent announcement to remove some of the red tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property.
Posted inGlen Innes, Inverell, Tamworth, Tenterfield
New Federal funding for New England towns
Tamworth, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, and Inverell to receive cash for major infrastructure projects thanks to Federal Funding.
Posted inFire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire
Total fire ban declared for the North West
Moree and Narrabri are included in a total fire ban which will commence at midnight tonight, due to a forecast of hot and windy conditions.
Posted inEnvironment, Gunnedah
EPA issues clean-up notice for Mary’s Mount Landfill fire
The NSW EPA has issued a clean-up notice to the owner of Mary’s Mount landfill near Gunnedah, following a fire that broke out last year.