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Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth, Tourism

More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together

by Bec Gracie59 minutes agoJanuary 9, 2026

Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Tom Curtain to debut new song at Tamworth Country Music Festival, inspired by the love story that changed his life

blankby New England Times News Desk18 hours agoJanuary 8, 2026

Golden Guitar Winner Tom Curtain is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to debut his new song, Red Hot Summer. 

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth, Tourism

Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins

by Bec Gracie1 day agoJanuary 9, 2026

The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.

Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Subsidy to help local students visit parliament

blankby New England Times News Desk6 days agoJanuary 9, 2026

Primary and secondary schools in the New England are being encouraged to include a visit to the NSW Parliament as part of their 2026 excursion calendar.

Posted inArts, Education, Entertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

by Bec GracieJanuary 3, 2026January 2, 2026

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 inCrime, Inverell, Tamworth

Teenagers charged in Tamworth and Inverell

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 2, 2026January 3, 2026

Multiple teenagers have been charged with a range of alleged offences, including police pursuits, property crime and knife-related matters, as investigations continue.

Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Tamworth

Early Years Support Program strengthens ACCO-Led Early Childhood sector in Tamworth

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 2, 2026January 3, 2026

The Early Years Support program is strengthening ACCO-led early childhood services by improving workforce capability and outcomes for children, including in Tamworth.

Posted inGunnedah, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth

Bigger bucks and a bigger Year ahead: PBR Australia sets ambitious 2026 schedule

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 1, 2026January 3, 2026

Professional Bull Riders Australia has unveiled a blockbuster calendar for 2026, promising a record-setting season with more events and new tour stops.

Posted inPolitics, Tamworth

AI poster advertising Joyce at Tamworth rally fake

by RK Crosby with AAPDecember 31, 2025January 3, 2026

Anonymous posts in local Facebook groups promoting an appearance by Member for New England Barnaby Joyce at an unauthorised political rally, this time in Tamworth, have been quickly deleted.

Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Tamworth

Tamworth set for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration

blankby Kate BrownDecember 27, 2025December 31, 2025

Tamworth is preparing for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve with a full day of free, family-friendly festivities throughout Bicentennial Park.

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