The push to turn Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health Unit into a drug and alcohol detoxification facility has been raised in the NSW Parliament.
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Posted inAgriculture, Education, Tamworth
Young people and industry to take centre stage at Tamworth Agricultural Careers Expo
More than 1,300 students will connect with agricultural employers, innovators and educators at Tamworth’s largest agricultural careers expo.
Posted inArts, Competitions and free stuff, Tamworth
Search begins for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker
Could you be Australia’s next country music star? Entries are now open for the 47th Toyota Star Maker competition, with a prize package worth more than $100,000.
Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth
Tamworth tenor lands dream role with Opera Australia
Tamworth tenor Christopher Whalley is set to join the next generation of Australian opera talent after being selected for Opera Australia’s prestigious Young Artist Program.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
New talent announced for 2026 CMAA Junior Academy
The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music has announced the 28 emerging artists selected for its 2026 Junior Course.
Posted inMoonbi
Telstra upgrades to improve connectivity for Moonbi community
Telstra will upgrade Moonbi’s mobile network from June 1, improving 4G capacity and introducing 5G coverage for residents.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade among regional stars chasing back-to-back wins for NSW
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade will represent NSW in Saturday night’s PBR Australia Origin opener in Newcastle as the Blues chase back-to-back titles.
Posted inSeniors, Tamworth
Biweekly preschool visits bring songs, creativity and connection to Tamworth aged-care village
Tamworth preschool children and aged-care residents are building friendships through fortnightly visits filled with music, art and shared activities.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Moree, Tamworth, What's on
National Reconciliation Week marks milestone year with community events across New England
Communities across Australia are marking National Reconciliation Week this week, with this year’s theme – “All In for Reconciliation” – encouraging Australians to commit to reconciliation every day, not just during one week of the year.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
$10,000 worth of ‘ice’ seized, pursuit and drug charges laid in Tamworth
A man has been charged following an alleged police pursuit and drug seizure in the state’s north-east last week.