It’s the Bledisloe of bull riding with Aussies from Walcha and Willow Tree to ride for the Cup. Read more here.
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Local success brewed to perfection: Walcha Coffee honoured at state awards
Business NSW New England North West has recognised the outstanding achievements of local entrepreneur Cameron Hayton and his team at Walcha Coffee.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Investigation, Walcha
Peter Norbury Motors expands to add a much needed mechanic workshop
Peter Norbury Motors has long been a name locals trust. Now, with the expansion into a fully dedicated mechanical workshop, the family business is continuing to grow
Posted inBusiness, Energy, Guyra, Invergowrie, Walcha
EWON to hold drop-in sessions in New England region 19-20 November
The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will visit Invergowrie, Walcha and Guyra on 19-20 November to speak with landholders and community members about renewable energy infrastructure concerns.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Walcha
Driver ‘blacked out’ before hitting spectators at Walcha
More details continue to emerge following the tragic accident at Walcha, with the brother of the driver of the vehicle involved posting to social media that his brother blacked out before driving through the fence and into spectators at Walcha showground.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Tourism, Walcha
Future of Walcha Motorcycle Rally to be “reassessed”
The future of the popular Walcha Motorcyle Rally may be in doubt following a “freak accident” that saw a demolition derby car drive into spectators, injuring 13 people.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Walcha
Crash at Walcha injures thirteen, one critically
Thirteen people were injured at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally on Saturday evening after a demolition derby car ploughed into spectators at the Walcha Showground.
Posted inArts, Good News, Walcha
Walcha artist wins big at Sculpture by the Sea
Walcha artist James Rogers has brought home one of Australia’s top art prizes, winning this year’s Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi award for his stunning metal sculpture Siren’s Song.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Investigation, Walcha
New owners for Linmac Co brings new energy to Walcha’s engineering scene
Walcha’s industrial heart has a fresh energy with Linmac Co, a locally owned engineering and steel fabrication business, now under new ownership.
Posted inArmidale, Gardening, Good News, Guyra, Training and courses, Uralla, Walcha, Water
Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England
Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.