Tamworth local Josh Crelley says adopting retired racing greyhound Nibbles not only brought a beloved breed back into his family’s life – it also inspired him to give back through volunteering.
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Posted inFeature, Local festivals and shows, Manilla
Vintage machinery, tractors and nostalgia roll into Manilla for annual rally
The sights and sounds of a bygone era will return to the Manilla Showground next month, with the Manilla Vintage Machinery Group preparing for another huge Annual Rally on 6 and 7 June.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Community left waiting as key road projects stall
Delays to two major road projects are raising concerns about traffic congestion and safety across the Tamworth region.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News, Women
Penfold says timing of gender bill and Giggle v Tickle ruling ‘a coincidence’
EXCLUSIVE: Lyne MP Alison Penfold says her biological sex bill was months in the making and not triggered by the Giggle v Tickle ruling, arguing it seeks to “give women choice back” while retaining protections for transgender Australians.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Tamworth
The Armidale School and Farrer MAHS share honours in annual multi-sport fixtures
TAS retained the Jim Levy Shield, while Farrer claimed overall honours in the schools’ annual multi-sport fixtures.
Posted inArts, Feature, Kootingal
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton named semi-finalist in national singing competition
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell, Trades You Can Trust 26
Local services making a difference in Inverell
In Inverell, two local organisations are providing care, opportunity and long-term support that reaches far beyond their front doors.
Posted inCrime, Feature
Coffs men face multiple charges after hunting illegally at Yarrowyck
Two men are facing court and have had their home raided after police investigating alleged illegal hunting near Armidale laid a string of firearms charges.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Community transport trial expands access to education and jobs across regional NSW
A new trial across regional New South Wales is set to broaden the role of community transport services, with the aim of helping more people access education, training and employment opportunities.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Local News
Entries open for New England North West Business Awards 2026
Entries have opened for the 2026 New England North West Business Awards, celebrating regional business innovation, growth and achievement.