Weeks of Speed will return to Gunnedah in March, bringing a packed program of motorsport events and an anticipated economic boost to the Shire.
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Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers reject “dumpster fire” plans
NSW Farmers says a proposal to send Sydney’s waste to rural and regional communities should be rejected.
Posted inEntertainment, Tenterfield
Festival favourites Haystack Mountain Hermits to play at Tenterfield
Award-winning family band Haystack Mountain Hermits will perform at Tenterfield School of Arts on Saturday, 14 March.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Farm production forecast to top $100 billion ahead of target
Australia’s farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year, four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Ebor
Accused Little Styx axe murderer denied bail
The man accused of murder at the Little Styx River campsite has been refused bail, as police allege he killed a fellow camper with an axe during a violent altercation at the remote spot on Point Lookout Road.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Training and courses, What's on
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to perform in Armidale
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will add Armidale to its 2026 Regional Tour, bringing a dance-inspired orchestral program and a series of young musician workshops to the New England.
Posted inGood News, Women
New hub to boost women-owned businesses in NSW
The NSW Government has invested more than $190,000 to support the launch of what is being described as Australia’s first database dedicated to showcasing women-owned businesses.
Posted inBingara, Entertainment, Good News, What's on
Off to the movies: Roxy Theatre to celebrate 90th anniversary
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Bingara’s Roxy Theatre, an iconic and magnificently restored 1930’s art deco building that was the hub of life in Bingara for many years.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Roads and Infrastructure, Technology
High speed EV chargers to benefit residents and visitors
Two Superfast Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed in Armidale’s Cinders Lane Carpark and will benefit residents and visitors alike. They were officially opened on Monday 2 March.
Posted inAwareness Events, What's on, Women
Celebrating International Women’s Day in New England
2026 marks a 115-year milestone for International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s theme, Give to Gain, highlights the power of collective generosity and the belief that “when women thrive, we all rise”.