A brand new agricultural festival celebrating Speckle Park cattle, regional communities and the future of farming is heading to the New England this June, with organisers hoping Speck Fest 2026 will become a major annual event for the region.
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Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Man charged over alleged attempted robbery in Moree
A 30-year-old man has been charged after an alleged attempted armed robbery at a park in Moree, where police claim a man in his 60s was threatened with a knife.
Posted inFeature, Health, NSW Politics, Social issues and services, Tamworth
‘Almost didn’t survive’: the fraught path to parenthood
A NSW Parliamentary Inquiry hearing in Tamworth today will hear how rural families are disadvantaged ‘at every turn’ while trying to access fertility care.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Education, Feature
Community spirit shines at 42nd Armidale Eisteddfod
The 42nd Armidale Eisteddfod is uniting performers, volunteers and audiences in a celebration of community, creativity and local talent.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Pair charged after alleged $1m illicit tobacco seizure near Moree
Two men have been charged after police allegedly uncovered more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco during an early morning vehicle stop near Moree.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Feature, Health, NSW News
Furious over healthcare? NSW wants regional voices at the table
Furious about the state of healthcare in regional NSW? The government is now looking for locals to join an advisory panel and take regional concerns directly to the top.
Posted inAdvertorial, Business, Tamworth, Trades You Can Trust 26, Travel
Tow World trusted for honest service and practical know-how
Helping people tow, travel and explore with confidence is what drives the Tow World team every day – and they’re expanding their service capacity with a move to new premises.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Good News
Armidale musician selected for historic world brass championship debut
Armidale musician and educator Bruce Myers is preparing to take Australian brass music onto the world stage after being selected to perform with Australia Brass at the prestigious World Music Contest in The Netherlands later this year.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, LGBTIQ, Local News, Women
North Coast MP leads push to rewrite sex discrimination laws after trans rights ruling
Lyne MP Alison Penfold will introduce a private member’s bill seeking to redefine sex as biological and binary after the Federal Court upheld discrimination findings in the landmark Giggle v Tickle case.
Posted inDorrigo, Environment, Feature, Travel
Work begins on 46km Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk
Work has officially started on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, with the project tipped to create 270 jobs and attract thousands more visitors to the region.