NSW has been named Australia’s food tourism capital, with visitors spending more than $12 billion. See what they are eating, and which regional food events are drawing the crowds.
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Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Gaming communities, compassionate care and practical skills
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three organisations bringing people together and making a difference across the region: an Armidale gaming store building community around shared hobbies, a long-established Coffs Coast care provider supporting independence and connection, and a Mid North Coast training academy helping people develop practical safety skills for when they matter most.
Posted inEnergy, Feature, Regional Development, Uralla Shire
More time sought on REZ transmission EIS
Uralla Shire Council wants the planning minister to keep the REZ transmission EIS open until the end of the year, and calls for more time are now coming from Walcha to Armidale.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Social issues and services, Women
More than 3,000 items delivered to women across regional NSW
More than 3,000 items of clothing and accessories have been delivered to women in Tamworth, Narrabri, Moree and Gunnedah, as Iris Foundation’s Frockin’ The Outback returned for a second consecutive year.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics
Terror probe after MP critically injured in attack
An attack on independent MP Helen Haines is being investigated by counter-terrorism authorities after she was allegedly intentionally hit by a man driving a Toyota Landcruiser outside her electorate office.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Public Transport, Tamworth Electorate
Coaches replace trains at five New England stations from Wednesday
Six weeks without trains at Tamworth, Armidale, Uralla, Kootingal, and Walcha Road. Coaches take over from Wednesday, 21 October, and Kevin Anderson MP says any delay would be unacceptable.
Posted inGeneral News, Gunnedah Shire, Local News, Walcha
Walcha shines at Tidy Towns awards
Walcha’s Peter Blomfield is a NSW Tidy Towns Local Hero, and the town’s WinterFest earned a commendation. Gunnedah also took home an award. See how the New England fared.
Posted inChildcare, Education, General News, School News
More preschool places and fairer pay
Up to 10,000 more children could win a community preschool place, with fees capped at $20 a day and staff pay guaranteed above award rates. Here is what is changing for families.
Posted inFeature, Tamworth
Stormwater repairs planned for Tamworth CBD levee
Ageing stormwater infrastructure beneath Tamworth’s CBD flood levee will undergo major repairs after inspections uncovered damage requiring reconstruction.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, General News, News
Farmers push parties to reject EU deal
The coalition is against the EU trade deal, the trade minister says that would be “economic self harm”, and farmers say the agreement leaves them behind. Who blinks first?