A proposal to reduce the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas to 80 kilometres per hour has sparked debate across regional Australia, with local leaders calling for investment in safer roads rather than slower travel.
Tamworth Regional
Posted inAwareness Events, Fundraiser, Tamworth
Local golfers to rally for mental health at Lifeline Tamworth Golf Day 2025
On Friday, 28 November 2025, local businesses, golfers and community members will tee off for a cause close to home, the Lifeline Tamworth Golf Day, held at the scenic Longyard Golf Course.
Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Tamworth
Push to get Healthy Harold new wheels
Healthy Harold is on a mission to spread healthy habits, and it’s about time Harold had a new set of wheels to keep the journey rolling.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate, Tamworth
‘No throwing plates around the kitchen’ – Barnaby Joyce plans peaceful political exit
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says his decision to step away from politics in the New England at the next federal election was about finishing on his own terms.
Posted inArmidale, Emmaville, Glen Innes, Kentucky, Lifestyle, Markets and Fairs, Quirindi, Tamworth, Uralla, What's on
Clear out, cash in, and connect on the 2025 Garage Sale Trail
This November, community members across the New England will join the nationwide Garage Sale Trail.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
The people might be wrong: Tamworth council votes against asking about directly elected mayor
Tamworth Regional Council has voted six to three against a motion that would have asked residents whether they want to directly elect their mayor.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Tamworth Regional
Tackling feral animals: workshop offers solutions for landholders
Local landholders and residents will have the chance to gain hands-on advice on managing feral animals at a special workshop in Loomerah on Saturday, 1 November.
Posted inCommunity action, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
Three tonnes of clothing for free in Talking Threads community day
Tamworth locals will have the chance to pick up free clothing and enjoy a community barbecue when Talking Threads hosts its second Community Day of the year later this month.
Posted inBarraba, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Back to the Bush auto festival next weekend bigger than ever
Barraba is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year, with the Back to the Bush Auto Festival returning on Saturday 18 October and it’s expected to be bigger than ever.
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Health, Tamworth
Convoy of motorbikes bring awareness of prostate cancer to Tamworth today
Riders participating in The Long Ride, an epic motorcycle journey across Australia raising awareness and funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), will be roaring into Tamworth tonight.