The Armidale School is through to its first Douglas Shield grand final in more than two decades after defeating defending premiers Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange.
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Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Early-bird tickets open for Pastures conference in Tamworth
Early-bird registrations have opened for the Pastures & Grazing NSW Conference in Tamworth from July 28–30.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Freshwater turtles are dying while environmental water sits in dam
One of the last strongholds for the broad-shelled turtle in the Gwydir Wetlands is on the brink of disappearing. Read more here.
Posted inAdvertorial, Lifestyle, Tamworth
All-electric X Terra delivers a smarter way to explore
Stop worrying about the diesel price: spend more time off-grid without sacrificing comfort, the X Series RV Toy Hauler X Terra combines rugged touring capability with an all-electric fit-out designed to simplify life on the road.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, What's on
NarraBRIGHT shines bigger in 2026
Narrabri will light up for the sixth annual NarraBRIGHT on April 10 with the biggest light show it’s hosted yet. The community celebration aims to attract visitors from across the New England North West and beyond.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Glen Innes
New arts and music hub opens doors to Glen Innes community
Local artists, musicians and educators are being invited to help bring a new community arts hub to life in Glen Innes.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional communities footing the bill as local airports run at a loss
Regional councils are propping up loss-making airports to keep essential services running.
Posted inHousing, Hunter, Money, Tamworth
Fuel, rates, and living costs drive new migration to the regions – if they have a good postcode
We may be looking at a second wave of migration to the regions, but a postcode lending lottery could make things hard for some looking to make the move.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, What's on
Roll up, roll up! Ashton’s Great Australian Circus heads to the New England
The big top is set to rise once again across the New England and North West as the Great Australian Circus rolls into town this autumn, bringing acrobatics, laughter and high-energy entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
ACCC launches probe into fuel giants as shortages deepen across regions
Action is finally being taken to deal with the fuel crisis, with the competition watchdog launching an enforcement investigation into major suppliers role in supply disruptions and alleged anti-competitive conduct impacting regional communities.