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Posted inDeepwater, Entertainment, Equestrian and racing, Feature

Celebrate 160 years of the Deepwater Races

blankby Kate Brown8 hours agoJanuary 4, 2026

One of Australia’s oldest racing traditions returns in 2025 as the Deepwater Races mark 160 years of country racing history.

Posted inBendemeer, Cricket, Feature

Bendemeer’s Hazelwood to line up for T20 World Cup squad

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP2 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

Australia have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, with Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood in the line-up. Read more here.

Posted inGunnedah, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth

Bigger bucks and a bigger Year ahead: PBR Australia sets ambitious 2026 schedule

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoJanuary 3, 2026

Professional Bull Riders Australia has unveiled a blockbuster calendar for 2026, promising a record-setting season with more events and new tour stops.

Posted inGeneral News, Sport

Australia outrides New Zealand in epic two-night bucking battle

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 24, 2025December 25, 2025

Australia has once again claimed trans-Tasman bragging rights, defeating New Zealand to take home the Tasman Cup Trophy.

Posted inParenting and kids, Recreation, Sport, Tamworth

Work continues on No. 1 Oval Pavillion

blankby Kate BrownDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Construction on the No. 1 Oval Pavilion continues to advance steadily as the project heads into the new year.

Posted inEntertainment, Sport, Walcha, Willow Tree

Powerhouse PBR teams announced for the Bledisloe of Bull Riding

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 6, 2025December 9, 2025

It’s the Bledisloe of bull riding with Aussies from Walcha and Willow Tree to ride for the Cup. Read more here.

Posted inMoree, Sport, Tamworth

Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into GRNSW

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 23, 2025November 21, 2025

Barwon MP Roy Butler is calling for a parliamentary inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW after a report recommended shutting down 15 country tracks, including Tamworth and Moree.

Posted inGunnedah, Sport

Herrick seals second national title as Dunker dominates Gunnedah TT round

blankby Lia EdwardsNovember 18, 2025November 18, 2025

A huge crowd returned to Gunnedah’s Balcary Park on Sunday for the final day of the Yamaha BLU CRU Aussie Flat Track Nationals, where Thomas Herrick claimed his second Pro 450 championship

Posted inGunnedah, Sport

Herrick takes the lead after Armstrong crashes in Gunnedah

blankby Kath JacobsNovember 16, 2025November 18, 2025

A dramatic day of racing at Gunnedah’s Balcary Park has seen Thomas Herrick surge to the top of the Yamaha BLU CRU Aussie Flat Track Nationals leaderboard, after points leader Tom Armstrong crashed heavily in the opening race and was ruled out for the remainder of the weekend.

Posted inGunnedah, Sport

Armstrong in box seat for Maiden Yamaha BLU CRU AFTN title at Gunnedah

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 14, 2025November 18, 2025

Tom Armstrong leads the charge into the Aussie Flat Track Nationals finale at Gunnedah’s Balcary Park this weekend.

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