After two patients died as a result of a fungal outbreak, a review of hospital maintenance has revealed disturbing infestations embedded in multiple facilities – including a major hospital in New England.
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Posted inAFL, Business, Tamworth
Regional Australia Bank extends AFL North West NSW partnership with naming rights deal
Regional Australia Bank will take naming rights of the AFL North West NSW Senior Men’s competition in 2026.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
New toolkit to help New England councils strengthen Closing the Gap partnerships
Tamworth’s landmark Aboriginal partnership is being highlighted as NSW launches a new Closing the Gap toolkit for local councils.
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tamworth
Veterans take issues to RSL NSW on Listening Tour in region
Veterans in the New England and North West will take important issues to RSL NSW when the Listening Tour visits Tamworth and Inverell on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Mechanics Institute set for sale
Tamworth Regional Council has voted to sell the historic Mechanics Institute building in Tamworth’s CBD, which Mayor Russell Webb said was about ensuring the building was properly maintained.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Quirindi, Tamworth
Tamworth hosts transferred Quirindi Cup meeting
Tamworth Jockey Club hosted the relocated Elders Killara Feedlot Quirindi Cup meeting yesterday, delivering a strong day of local success after Racing NSW transferred the fixture from Quirindi due to track concerns.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
New England set to rally for Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March 2026, with Armidale Regional Council once again encouraging locals to roll up their sleeves and take part in the nation’s largest community environmental event.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Health, Tamworth
“People deserve health”: local gastroenterologist looks at the bigger picture
For local gastroenterologist Dr Pran Yoganathan, better health is at the intersection of clinical science, lived experience, and a deep curiosity about the systems shaping modern health.
Posted inMental Health, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Cumberland tragedy raises questions about security at Banksia
The escape of two patients from a Sydney mental health facility has prompted NSW upper house member Mark Banasiak to demand urgent answers from the Government about staffing and security at Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health Unit
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Lifestyle, Tamworth, What's on
Greyhounds to steal hearts at Tamworth adoption day
The gentle giants of the dog world are heading to Tamworth this February, with Greyhounds As Pets bringing their state-wide rehoming effort to the Tamworth Community Markets, and organisers say the benefits of adoption go well beyond finding a furry companion.