By day, Ian Worley is the Quirindi High School principal and outside of school hours he’s been back in the classroom, joining the cast of ABC TV’s Muster Dogs.
Tamworth Regional
Posted inHealth, Tamworth, Training and courses
Royal Life Saving to host first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training in Tamworth
Tamworth residents will have the opportunity to gain vital life-saving skills when Royal Life Saving brings a series of first aid, CPR and pool lifeguard courses to the city in February.
Posted inArts, Nundle
Gaba-Baa Gallery brings new art space to Nundle
The village of Nundle is known for attracting creatives and it now has a new art gallery, which is becoming a new home for Indigenous and local artists.
Posted inSeniors, Tamworth
RFBI staff member joins DCM Institute 1000 Club
Tracy Howarth, a coordinator at RFBI’s New England retirement villages, has joined an elite group of professionals recognised by the DCM Institute for completing 1,000 points in its national development program.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
The Wolfe Brothers call for more Australian Made support
The Wolfe Brothers have used their massive haul of accolades at the Tamworth Country Music Festival to call for more support of Australian music and artists.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Good News, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional, Uralla
New England warmly welcomes new citizens on Australia Day
Across New England, Australia Day 2026 was a day of pride, celebration, and community spirit as councils welcomed new Australian citizens and recognised outstanding locals.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Tamworth
Where tomorrow’s Country stars begin: inside Tamworth’s Golden Gig
If your kids came home from the Tamworth Country Music Festival buzzing with big country music dreams, they’re not alone. Each year, the Festival becomes a launchpad for young performers from across Australia, and one of the most exciting opportunities for junior artists is the Golden Gig talent search.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth, Tourism
Tamworth’s 54th festival celebrates ever-increasing crowds and plans ahead
The last notes have been played at the 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival and the city is celebrating an extra successful event.
Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Hands of Fame welcomes Jodi Vaughan and The Wolfe Brothers
Two very different careers, but the same lasting impact on Australian country music, were recognised on Saturday morning when the 2026 Hands of Fame inductees were honoured in Tamworth.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Tamworth Regional
Fiery plane crash kills two men; headed towards Barraba
Two men are dead after their light plane crashed and burst into flames near a regional airfield on the Gold Coast seconds after take-off, sparking an intense blaze. The plane is understood to have been heading to a small town near Tamworth.