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Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Feature

Hazlewood is battling to be fit for the T20 World Cup 

blankby AAP3 hours agoJanuary 17, 2026

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Chris Cobb emerges as a must-see this festival

blankby New England Times News Desk6 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

The Voice breakout builds momentum through original music, classic country influences, a culture of collaboration and a “Road to Tamworth” series drawing audiences in before the first note is played.

Posted inBusiness, Feature, Tamworth

Tamworth’s Challenge in need of new CEO

blankby Lia Edwards11 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

Community services provider Challenge Community Services has confirmed chief executive officer Stephen Doley will conclude his role with the organisation this week

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Social issues and services, Tamworth

Sound Sensitivity Stations a first at Tamworth Country Music Festival

blankby New England Times News Desk13 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

For the first time, Sound Sensitivity Stations will be available at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, offering free earplugs to support people with sensory needs. 

Posted inFeature, Health, Tamworth

Tamworth warned of Hep A risk

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoJanuary 16, 2026

The source of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Tamworth remains unknown as the city welcome tens of thousands of visitors for the Tamworth Country Music Festival

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Golden Guitar Awards to showcase range of Australian country talents

blankby Bec Gracie2 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

The countdown is on to the Australian country music night of nights, the Golden Guitar Awards, on Saturday, January 24.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Nashville’s Kacie Grenon finds Academy family in Tamworth

blankby Bec Gracie2 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

Singer-songwriter Kacie Grenon said her time at the CMAA Academy of Country Music was intense and rewarding after travelling to Australia from Nashville.

Posted inEntertainment, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, What's on

Xtreme Bulls and Broncs bring a bucking good time to Tamworth

blankby Bec Gracie3 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

It’s not solely about hot music in Tamworth at the moment, the city will again stake its claim as Australia’s Rodeo Capital when the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finals and Xtreme Broncs Invitational take over the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) on Saturday, January 17.

Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

James Johnston’s “Where You’ll Find Me” claims top selling Australian Country Album for 2025

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

James Johnston takes out the 2026 Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for his sophomore album, Where You’ll Find Me.

Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth

Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday

blankby Lia Edwards5 days agoJanuary 14, 2026

One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.

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