Tamworth will host the NSW Country Senior Championships again in 2026, with the three-day tournament expected to draw about 1,500 players and supporters to the region.
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Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah, Sport
Gunnedah to host 2026 Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals finale as New England takes centre stage
Gunnedah’s Balcary Park will once again anchor the Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals in 2026, with the New England town set to host a high-stakes season finale that will decide the prestigious Pro 450 crown.
Posted inLocal News, Sport
Real support for local sporting stars of tomorrow
From Europe-bound hockey dreams to a rowing boat named Bubbles, New England’s next generation of sporting stars are chasing big goals with a little help from home.
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 inArmidale, Sport, What's on
Tahs on the hunt for next champion cricketer
Do you have a young Ellyse Perry or Josh Hazlewood in your midst? Applications are open now for the 2026 Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Walcha
Revenge is brewing in the PBR Australia bucking arena
Australia’s biggest bull riding showdown is back, as the 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Origin Series reignites the fierce NSW–Queensland rivalry—with the Maroons out for revenge after a record-breaking Blues victory last year.
Posted inDeepwater, Equestrian and racing, Good News
Crowds flock to Deepwater Races for a cracking day of country racing
The tiny village of Deepwater came alive on Saturday as more than 3,000 visitors descended on the New England town for one of the most anticipated days on the regional racing calendar.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, Tourism
New ABCRA CEO steps straight into National Finals spotlight
One week into the role, the new Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Chief Executive Officer Chris Webb has his boots on the ground.
Posted inEntertainment, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, Tourism
National Finals Rodeo rides into the Tamworth Country Music Festival
Tamworth is embracing everything country this week with the ABCRA National Finals Rodeo galloping into the city and hundreds of competitors travelling from across the country to compete.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
Hazlewood is battling to be fit for the T20 World Cup
Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.