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Posted inFeature, Local News, Tamworth Regional, Walcha

Woolbrook moves to Walcha

blankby Kristin Murdock5 days agoDecember 25, 2025

Some residents of Woolbrook will spend Christmas and beyond as part of a new local government area following a boundary change proclamation by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley on November 14.

Posted inGood News, Health, Walcha

Sea to See: National awareness ride launches at Walcha Coffee

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 19, 2025December 25, 2025

A national fundraising ride to support Australians with diabetic eye disease will launch from Walcha Coffee today. Read more here.

Posted inAwards, Good News, Walcha

Walcha embroiderer wins prestigious state award

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Yvette Stanton named the winner of the 2025 Roma Field Award for Traditional Embroidery in the Tutors and Past Winners Category.

Posted inEntertainment, Sport, Walcha, Willow Tree

Powerhouse PBR teams announced for the Bledisloe of Bull Riding

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 6, 2025December 9, 2025

It’s the Bledisloe of bull riding with Aussies from Walcha and Willow Tree to ride for the Cup. Read more here.

Posted inGood News, Tourism, Walcha

Local success brewed to perfection: Walcha Coffee honoured at state awards

by Beth PlatfordNovember 28, 2025December 6, 2025

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

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 26, 2025November 28, 2025

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  

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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

blankby RK CrosbyNovember 16, 2025November 18, 2025

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”

by RK Crosby with AAPNovember 16, 2025November 18, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 16, 2025November 18, 2025

Thirteen people were injured at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally on Saturday evening after a demolition derby car ploughed into spectators at the Walcha Showground.

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