Late Monday night when most politicians were heading home or out to dinner, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has continued his efforts to put a human face on the cost of the Government’s decision to axe the Inland Rail project north of Parkes.
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Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade among regional stars chasing back-to-back wins for NSW
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade will represent NSW in Saturday night’s PBR Australia Origin opener in Newcastle as the Blues chase back-to-back titles.
Posted inMungindi, Sport, What's on
Mungindi set for Border Battle as Blues take Origin 1
The Barwon River Campsite in Mungindi has been lit up in Maroon and Blue, with the intensity of the Mungindi Border Battle already building after the Mighty NSW Blues smashed the cane toads in last night’s thriller.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
Hazlewood’s champion Challengers smiling despite defeat
Josh Hazlewood’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken pole position in the IPL playoffs despite losing heavily to Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, Willow Tree
New England riders set to shine as Newcastle opens 2026 PBR Origin Series
New England riders will play a major role when New South Wales launches its 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Origin Series campaign in Newcastle later this month.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Historic rivalry renewed as Farrer and TAS battle for annual shields
Farrer and The Armidale School will renew one of the region’s longest-running school sporting rivalries this Friday as students battle for the Dick Hodgson Shield and Jim Levy Shield.
Posted inSport, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth Cycle Club gears up for biggest Goodyear GRVL yet
The Tamworth Cycle Club is gearing up for its biggest gravel cycling event yet, with the return of Goodyear GRVL this May featuring an expanded two-day format designed to challenge riders while showcasing the region’s growing gravel riding scene.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth bull rider Colby Edgar to make PBR Origin debut
Tamworth bull rider Colby Edgar will debut for the NSW Blues in the 2026 PBR Origin Series this season.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Tamworth
New England Junior Hockey season gets underway
Junior hockey returned across New England this weekend as Hockey New England launched its 2026 season.
Posted inLocal News, Sport
Partnership renewed: NSW Country Rugby Union and Regional Australia Bank
NSW Country Rugby Union and Regional Australia Bank renewed their partnership, supporting grassroots rugby and regional NSW communities.