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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260518T090513Z
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Adoption Event  | Petstock Tamworth 🐕
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a calm\, gentle dog to complete your family? 💛\n\nGreyhounds are known for their sweet and relaxed nature\, making them ideal companions for families of all shapes and sizes. They’re affectionate\, patient with children\, and love being part of everyday home life. 🐕 \n\nDespite their racing background\, greyhounds are true homebodies happy with a short daily walk followed by plenty of rest and cuddles. \n\nReady to welcome a new best friend into your family? Apply today. Submitting your application early means you’ll be ready to meet your perfect match and take them home on the day.\n\nGAP adoption days also feature special adoption rates\, making it the perfect time to adopt.\n\nSPECIAL ADOPTION RATES:\n🐕 Greyhound Adoption Fee: $75 (normally $250)\n\nAlready have a dog? Bring them along to meet their potential new companion. \n\nRegister for the Dogalogue using the link below to receive a list of all the greyhounds attending this special adoption day at Petstock Tamworth. \nhttps://www.gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-petstock-tamworth-3?date=2026-05-23
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/greyhound-adoption-event-petstock-tamworth-%f0%9f%90%95/
LOCATION:Petstock Tamworth\, 101 Lockheed St\, Taminda\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Markets,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greyhounds As Pets":MAILTO:sfairless@grnsw.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260523T130000
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SUMMARY:Nemingha Community Garden "Growing Up" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and relaxed day at the community garden where we’ll be sharing creative ideas for growing food in small spaces! \nOn the day\, we’ll be turning old downpipes into vertical strawberry planters\, and everyone who attends will get to make their own mini planter\, plant it with strawberries\, and take it home. 🍓 \nWe’re also excited to have Paul Moxon from Tamworth Landcare joining us as our guest speaker. Paul will be talking about simple ways to create habitats that attract and support native wildlife in your garden. \nThere’ll be a free BBQ and drinks provided\, so come along\, meet some great people\, pick up some new ideas\, get your hands dirty\, and head home with your very own strawberry planter!
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/nemingha-community-garden-growing-up-workshop/
LOCATION:19 Railway Street\, Nemingha\, 19 Railway Street\, Nemingha\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nemingha Community Garden":MAILTO:l_thomas1969@gmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260417T004621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T004621Z
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SUMMARY:Circle of Security Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:Centacare New England North West is bringing the Circle of Security Parenting Program to the Narrabri community. This free evidence-based parenting program helps parents and caregivers understand and meet their child’s emotional needs\, promoting secure attachment. The Circle of Security Parenting Program helps build relationships between parent/caregivers and children through the use of videos and group discussions aimed at reducing challenging behaviours and strengthening the parent-child bond.
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/circle-of-security-parenting-program/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Centacare Narrabri\, 1/116 Barwan Street\, Narrabri\, New South Wales\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training and courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centacare New England North West":MAILTO:education@centacarenenw.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260417T044253Z
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SUMMARY:TRRRA Monthly Meeting - May
DESCRIPTION:Concerned about local issues? \nTRRRA invites residents and ratepayers to its monthly meeting to hear what’s happening in the community\, ask questions\, and have their say. \nYou’re welcome to attend\, listen\, or get involved. Meetings are open\, respectful\, and focused on local matters. \nEveryone is welcome.
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/trrra-monthly-meeting-may-2/
LOCATION:Tamworth City Bowling Club\, Corner Napier &\, Brisbane Streets\, Tamworht\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forums and information events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamworth Regional Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc":MAILTO:trrra@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260417T043527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T043527Z
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SUMMARY:TRRRA Monthly Meeting - May
DESCRIPTION:Concerned about local issues? \nTRRRA invites residents and ratepayers to its monthly meeting to hear what’s happening in the community\, ask questions\, and have their say. \nYou’re welcome to attend\, listen\, or get involved. Meetings are open\, respectful\, and focused on local matters. \nEveryone is welcome.
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/trrra-monthly-meeting-may/
LOCATION:Tamworth City Bowling Club\, Corner Napier &\, Brisbane Streets\, Tamworht\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forums and information events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamworth Regional Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc":MAILTO:trrra@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260512T143811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143811Z
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SUMMARY:National Volunteers Week Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Liverpool Plains Business Chamber\, in collaboration with the Liverpool Plains Shire Council\, is hosting two free community events in Quirindi to celebrate our Shire’s amazing volunteers.\n\n\n\nNational Volunteer Week is Australia’s biggest yearly celebration of volunteering. This year’s theme\, “Your Year to Volunteer\,” reminds us there are many ways to give back\, whether you volunteer often or just help out when you can.\n\n\n\nIf you already volunteer in the Liverpool Plains Shire\, we’d love to thank you in person. If you’re thinking about volunteering in the future\, we’d love to inspire you.\n\nBoth events include light refreshments and a presentation on some new web resources that will help you promote your community events and our community organisation.\n\n\nRSVPs are appreciated for catering purposes by emailing lpbchamber@outlook.com
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/national-volunteers-week-community-celebration/2026-05-18/1/
LOCATION:Quirindi Community Hub\, 193 George St\, Quirindi NSW 2343\, 193 George St\,\, Quirindi\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Plains Business Chamber":MAILTO:caroline.lumley@liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20251218T235435Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphire City Markets
DESCRIPTION:Inverell Sapphire City
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/sapphire-city-markets-10/
LOCATION:Campbell Park\, 1 Campbell St\, Inverell\, NSW\, 2360\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inverell Lions Club":MAILTO:inverellmarkets@gmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260428T024450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T024450Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Roadshow - Building prosperity through circularity
DESCRIPTION:We are hitting the road! – join us across Tamworth\, Armidale and Glen Innes May 6th – 8th to explore the future of biomass\, biofuels and bioproducts in regional NSW\, and hear about the research driving decarbonisation across the land and primary industries sectors. \nHosted by the NSW Decarbonisation Hub’s Land and Primary Industry Network\, this roadshow connects researchers\, farmers\, land managers\, local councils\, community representatives and industry to explore opportunities and identify new research areas to fast-track decarbonisation and regional growth. \nEvents are free\, there are 5 to choose from\, or come along to them all!
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/regional-roadshow-building-prosperity-through-circularity/
LOCATION:Tamworth Agricultural Institute\, 4 Mardsen Park Road\, Tamworth\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forums and information events,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub":MAILTO:info@decarbhub.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260503T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20251218T235435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T235435Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphire City Markets
DESCRIPTION:Inverell Sapphire City
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/sapphire-city-markets-9/
LOCATION:Campbell Park\, 1 Campbell St\, Inverell\, NSW\, 2360\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inverell Lions Club":MAILTO:inverellmarkets@gmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260202T190915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190915Z
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SUMMARY:Tingha Community Markets
DESCRIPTION:Tingha Community Markets are held on the first Saturday of the month\, next door to the Tingha Town Hall in Ruby Street. Please note: If it is raining\, the markets will be held in the Tingha Town Hall. Live Music is featured each month. For more information\, please contact Cate on 0450 588 627.
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/tingha-community-markets-4/
LOCATION:Ruby Street\, Tingha\, Ruby Street\, Tingha\, NSW\, 2369\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Drag Shows AU":MAILTO:https://www_eventbrite_com_au/o/32517523381
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260417T071732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T071732Z
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SUMMARY:Great Southern Nights - Boggabilla: JK-47\, Roger Knox\, KobiDunks
DESCRIPTION:The Great Southern Nights live music initiative across NSW has announced a free show in Boggabilla at The Block on Friday 1st May featuring ARIA Award winning rapper JK-47\, the Koori King of Country AKA Roger Knox\, and local emerging artist KobiDunks. \n  \nThis one’s for the Red Roads — bring your mob\, bring your mates\, bring the energy\, and get ready for a massive night of hip-hop and bounce. Expect heavy bars\, big vibes\, and a community-driven night celebrating music\, culture\, and connection. \n  \nGREAT SOUTHERN NIGHTS – BOGGABILLA: Friday 1st May 2026 \nJK-47\, Roger Knox\, KobiDunks \nThe Block\, Doors open 5.30pm \nRegister for free tickets HERE \nIf you’re a hip hop fan in Australia\, you know the name JK-47. From his 2024 ARIA Award win to his powerful Like A Version of 2Pac’s Changes\, the Indigenous artist has earned his place as one of the country’s most respected voices. Writing and rapping since age fourteen\, JK-47 is known for raw honesty\, vivid storytelling and timeless lyricism. His debut album ‘Made For This’ earned a triple j Feature Album and major award nominations. In this next chapter of his life and artistry\, JK-47 walks with a renewed sense of purpose\, grounded in faith and guided by the teachings passed down from his grandparents and mother\, all devout Christians who shaped his foundations. This return to faith has not erased who he is\, but rather refined him. He remains the same JK-47\, honest\, fearless and sharp with the pen\, yet spiritually transformed and renewed. His music and character now carries a deeper reflection\, accountability and hope\, telling a new story rooted in truth\, healing and growth. It is a testament to his purpose rather than reinvention\, an artist standing firmly in who he has always been\, while boldly sharing where he is now. \nThe Koori King of Country AKA Roger Knox\, is a household name amongst mob in Australia\, known for his deeply soulful honey-soaked baritone voice.  Uncle Roger is a respected First Nations musician and trailblazer whose legacy embodies hope\, healing\, and reconciliation. He is a proud descendant of the Gomeroi Nation\, born in Moree and raised on Toomelah Aboriginal Mission Station near Boggabilla in north-western NSW. A multi-award winning artist\, Roger’s contributions to the music industry have been recognised over three decades including the Tamworth Country Music Galaxy of Stars. \n18yo Boggabilla hip-hop artist KobiDunks released his debut single in late 2025\, being described as a “young Dr. Dre” for his ability to produce\, mix\, and rap\, with his smooth flow focusing on raw\, soulful hip-hop that reflects his culture and lived experience.  With his uniqe sound\, grounded lyrics and unwavering motivation\, KobiDunks is bringing back that old-school flavour through modern beats and fresh energy; and he’s only just getting started.
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/great-southern-nights-boggabilla-jk-47-roger-knox-kobidunks/
LOCATION:The Block\, 33 McCosker Street\, Boggabilla\, NSW\, 2409\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20250512T064040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T212857Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Australian Celtic Festival
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to reveal that the 2026 Australian Celtic Festival will be celebrating the rich heritage\, music\, and traditions of the Celtic Nation of Scotland! \nGet ready for a spectacular event filled with the sights and sounds of bagpipes\, Highland dancing\, kilts\, clans\, and the legendary spirit of the Scots. From stirring performances to cultural displays and community gatherings\, 2026 promises to be a celebration like no other. \nMark your calendars\, shine your brogues\, and start practicing your ceilidh moves — Scotland is coming to Glen Innes! \nMore details to come — stay tuned!
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/2026-australian-celtic-festival/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190421
CREATED:20260316T022711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022711Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Small Halls\, Nundle
DESCRIPTION:Woodfordia’s Festival of Small Halls has announced that Canadian folk/blues artist Joe H Henry and Australian guitar slinger Tullara will feature on their next tour in April 2026\, which takes in 13 regional towns. \nAt Nundle Memorial Hall on Sunday 26 April\, Joe H Henry and Tullara will be supported by Nundle singer songwriters Jeff Gibson and John Krsulja. \nNow regarded as the benchmark for rural and regional touring\, and presented by veteran festival producers Woodfordia Inc\, the 49th edition of the not-for-profit music tour is meandering from Bullarto through to Deepwater. Country halls have huge histories and multiple uses in modern life. Once the only spot in town for dances\, balls\, weddings\, funerals\, and sometimes enjoying a second innings after life as a railway station\, Cobb & Co stop or manor house\, these spaces are still central to community life\, hosting meetings\, classes\, workshops and shows. Within the Festival of Small Halls model\, each community invites the tour to stop with them\, often also hosting a community meal\, BBQ\, or cake spread\, and other events alongside the concerts to make the night special.\nFamous for their larger-than-life folk festivals over the last two decades\, Woodfordia presents a more intimate\, but no less exciting lineup with Joe H Henry (who performed at the recent Woodford Folk Festival) and Tullara. Métis singer-songwriter Joe H Henry possesses a voice described as “as powerful as a freight train” – a potent instrument that delivers his blend of early rhythm and blues\, soul\, and alt country\, enriched by folk-inspired lyrical depth. Drawing from a life encompassing experiences from a homeless train-hopping youth to a homesteading father of five\, Henry’s songwriting is thoughtful and his storytelling captivating\, forging a strong connection with diverse audiences. This depth of experience resonates in every line he sings. \nIn 2026\, Tullara is set to turn heads with the release of her highly anticipated debut album Rebound\, recorded and produced in Vancouver\, Canada. Rebound presents a bold\, genre-defying\, thrilling evolution of Tullara’s music and sound – one that embraces the world of modern pop/rock\, blending her introspective lyricism with infectious melodies and cutting-edge\, world class production. The first single I Don’t Believe in Giving Up is a modern take on self-value with a stylish celtic/pop blend delivered on Tullara’s electric banjo.\n“I’m absolutely stoked to be heading out on tour with the Festival of Small Halls!” says Tullara.\n“It is so incredibly exciting to have the opportunity to tour through regional and rural VIC and NSW and to play in these beautiful town halls – which are often the authentic gems\nand community pride of each town. I can’t wait to share my music with new people and communities and to swap stories with all the locals in every town along the way!”\n“It feels like a moment that I have waited my whole life for – while never knowing it was possible – is about to take place.” says Joe H Henry.
URL:https://www.netimes.com.au/event/festival-of-small-halls-nundle/
LOCATION:Nundle Memorial Hall\, 101 Jenkins Street\, Nundle\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodfordia":MAILTO:smallhalls[at]woodfordia.com
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