A rush on houses by investors has created a shortage in Armidale and Tamworth, making it hard for local agents to keep up with demand.
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Posted inParenting and kids, Recreation, Sport, Tamworth
Work continues on No. 1 Oval Pavillion
Construction on the No. 1 Oval Pavilion continues to advance steadily as the project heads into the new year.
Posted inGeneral News, Tamworth, What's on
Trial Peel Street closure aims to grow Tamworth’s night-time Festival economy
A trial closure of the northern end of Peel Street during January’s Tamworth Country Music Festival aims to increase foot traffic, boost evening trade and better connect festivalgoers with the city’s food retailers.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News, Tamworth
New England boarding schools celebrate standout 2025 HSC results
The New England region’s boarding schools are celebrating exceptional performances in the 2025 Higher School Certificate.
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Recreation, Tamworth
Tamworth community comes together for Murray Cod release
Government officials, locals and fishing enthusiasts will gather at Split Rock Dam this Saturday, 20 December, for a meaningful boost to the region’s recreational fishery as Tamworth Fishing Tackle & the Great Outdoors release approximately 15,000 Murray Cod fingerlings into the water between 3 and 4 pm.
Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth
Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course
From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Local councils ready for further phase out of single use plastics
Local councils across the New England are preparing for the next phase of single use plastic phase outs, as the NSW Government moves to further reduce plastic waste under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Tamworth
UNE Giving Tree returns to support local families across Armidale and Tamworth
The University of New England’s Giving Tree returns this December, expanding its reach to support local charities in Armidale and Tamworth.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth Festival sets the stage: Toyota Park and FanZone line-ups announced
Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park will, once again, transform into Toyota Park – a centrepiece of the country music festivities in January – with the outdoor venue’s line-up announced yesterday along with Toyota FanZone.
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Tamworth Community invited to festive Pool Party at Scully Park
Families across Tamworth are invited to dive into the Christmas spirit at a free community pool party hosted by Centacare New England North West on Friday, 12 December 2025.