The Beyond Jazz Weekender lands in Bellingen on 14-15 August 2026, delivering two distinct nights that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving and joyfully physical artform.
New England Surrounds
Posted inNorth Coast, Roads and Infrastructure
$30 million boost for key Bellingen detour roads after Waterfall Way closure
Summervilles and Gordonville roads will receive a $30 million upgrade after becoming critical detour routes during the Waterfall Way closure earlier this year.
Posted inAgriculture, North Coast, petitions
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.
Posted inDorrigo, Environment, Travel
Work begins on 46km Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk
Work has officially started on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, with the project tipped to create 270 jobs and attract thousands more visitors to the region.
Posted inDorrigo
Dorrigo hotel added to NSW State Heritage Register
The Heritage Hotel Dorrigo has been added to the NSW State Heritage Register after more than a century in family ownership.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, New England Surrounds, Recreation
Another dramatic Warrumbungles rescue
Another dramatic rescue has unfolded in the Warrumbungles, with two Victorian climbers winched to safety after spending the night stranded on a bluff following a head injury caused by falling rock.
Posted inAgriculture, Cost of Living, North Coast
30 cents more on weekly shop to deliver $1m more for local farmers
Households will pay about 30 cents more a week for milk after Norco moved to increase what it pays local dairy farmers, delivering an estimated $1 million a month back into local communities.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, New England Surrounds
Oxley Highway closed, livestock killed when road train crashes at Goolhi
The Oxley Highway was closed in both directions at Goolhi, west of Gunnedah, due to a truck crash which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of sheep.
Posted inBusiness, Dorrigo, Made in New England 26, Uralla
Locally made gifts of love
Looking for a locally made gift? Whether it’s flowers and cakes from Glen Innes, or handmade toys from Moree, you can get what you need Made in New England.
Posted inBusiness, Dorrigo, Made in New England 26, Uralla
A very Uralla thing to say… and a little bit of wonder
Andrew Parker Ceramics is doing something new for this year’s Seasons of New England Festival – and it’s very Uralla.