A new series of community nights at the Commercial Hotel is set to give Walcha residents more opportunities to connect, share ideas, and celebrate their passions.
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Posted inArts, Walcha
New England hat artist heads to Sheep and Wool Show with award-winning creations
New England felt maker Jo Barr is heading to Ballarat next weekend, bringing her distinctive handcrafted hats and fashion pieces to the country’s biggest celebration of wool.
Posted inRecreation, Tourism, Yarrowitch
Green Gully Track highlighted in new walking campaign
The Green Gully track, part of the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, has been included in a new State Government walking trail campaign
Posted inArmidale Regional, Environment, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha
New England Weeds Authority no more
The New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) will be officially terminated this month in response to serious concerns about the Authority’s governance and financial position. NEWA is the registered trading name […]
Posted inMarkets and Fairs, Walcha
Walcha embraces their “winter delights” with a new winter market
One of the New England’s coolest towns is choosing to embrace the winter chill and hold a series of market days in honour of their chilly climate.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Guyra, Walcha
Group baiting program returns to tackle local fox population
After another good season, fox populations in the New England area may quickly become a problem for landholders if not controlled.
Posted inEnvironment, Walcha
Record number of turtle hatchlings released into the Macdonald River
A record number of turtle hatchlings have been released into the Macdonald River marking a major milestone in local turtle conservation.
Posted inArts, Walcha
Plaques installed to enhance Walcha’s Open Air Gallery
Arts North West has successfully the installation of a series of plaques accompanying artworks in Walcha’s renowned ‘Open Air Gallery.’
Posted inFire, Tamworth, Walcha
Rural Fire Services kept on alert with several fires burning across the New England
NSW Rural Fire Services crews are working to control a number of fires in the region
Posted inSport, Walcha
Walcha-bred horse claims Melbourne Cup
Walcha has claimed bragging rights after locally bred horse Knight’s Choice claims this year’s Melbourne Cup.