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Posted inCurlewis, Quirindi, Roads and Infrastructure
Delays and closures on Kamilaroi Highway
Motorists travelling on the Kamilaroi Highway are being warned to expect a difficult few weeks, with a full overnight closure at Curlewis next week, as well as delays near Quirindi for most of February.
Posted inAshford, Guyra, Inverell, Local festivals and shows, What's on
It’s show time for Ashford, Guyra, and Inverell!
Rounding out February are three iconic events – the Ashford Show, Guyra Show, and Inverell Show – and they are set to bring together families, farmers, artisans and visitors for a celebration of rural life, competition, entertainment and community connection.
Posted inIndigenous, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Hunt on for the next Indigenous Matilda or Socceroo
For the first time, JMF will host a National Talent Showcase in Sydney on May 30 and 31, bringing together some of the most exciting young Indigenous football talent from across Australia.
Posted inFederal Politics, Tamworth
Conspiracy theory of Joyce for PM gains momentum
One of the more far-fetched conspiracy theories circulating in political circles to explain the defection of Barnaby Joyce to One Nation last month was that it was part of an elaborate plan to both neutralise the party as a political threat – and ultimately elevate Joyce to the prime ministership.
Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Health, Tamworth
From resolutions to results: getting serious about fitness in 2026
February can be your chance to hit reset, get intentional, and make your health and fitness goals feel not just achievable, but genuinely exciting.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
Former UNE SRI boss to take helm of Country Universities Centre
University of New England SMART Region Incubator founding director Dr Lou Conway has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Country Universities Centre
Posted inFederal Politics, National News, Social issues and services
Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs “drive division”
A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.
Posted inAwards, Boggabri, Entertainment
Tamworth talent search win for Boggabri’s Sam Snape
Boggabri farmer and singer-songwriter Sam Snape hit all the right notes in the TMFM Discovered competition during the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Posted inBusiness, Federal Politics, Local News, Social issues and services
Barnaby wants people to drink more in pubs
As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.