Sapphire Wind Farm fund backs 15 Inverell Shire projects
From rescue tools to game balls, almost $142,000 in wind farm money is flowing to 15 Inverell Shire groups. See who got funded, and when the next round opens.
Laptops off the list for primary kids
No more forking out over a thousand dollars for a school laptop. NSW public primary schools are dropping BYOD from 2027, and screen time in class is about to shrink.
Perfect season for Lytras as Gunnedah’s Balcary Park hosts flat track nationals
Not a single race dropped all year. John Lytras sealed a perfect Pro Twins season at Gunnedah, while the Drane brothers traded race wins in the Pro 450s. Who will be crowned on the TT track?
Tamworth’s First City of Light engines receive world honour at 138th birthday
Tamworth lit up Australia’s streets first, back in 1888. This morning its one-of-a-kind steam engines received an international honour, and the free birthday celebrations continue tomorrow.
Basin review names urgent reforms
One in 10 Australians live and work in the Murray Darling Basin. A major review has named the reforms it needs, and conservationists say the ball is now in politicians’ court.
Gunnedah Christmas toy appeal opens as families feel the pinch
Christmas is meant to be joyful, but rising costs have many Gunnedah families stressed. Here’s how a small gift left under a tree could make a big difference.
UNE takes over backstage at Toyota Park for 2027 country music festival
UNE is taking over backstage at Toyota Park for the 55th Tamworth Country Music Festival. It’s the first step toward Music Business courses in Tamworth, plus free seminars with industry heavyweights.
Lane closures and 40 km/h limit for Goonoo Goonoo Road at South Tamworth
Heading down Goonoo Goonoo Road next week? Expect lane closures, stop/slow traffic, and a 40 km/h limit at South Tamworth while crews get stuck into the drains. Here’s what you need to know.
Coalition taskforce to hunt for new dams
One in six apples, four in 10 blocks of butter, and nearly half our pork could be imported by 2040, the Coalition warns. Its answer is more dams.
Curriculum shake-up from maths to civics
Fractions in Year 1, money skills from Foundation, and explicit lessons on recognising antisemitism by Year 10. Here’s what’s changing in Australian classrooms.
The pipeline that wasn’t: inside the fight over Keepit water
WEEKEND LONG READ: The Keepit pipeline is dead. Downstream towns are relieved, Tamworth’s mayor calls it political, and the city’s backup is a pipeline that has sat full of stale water for years. What happens in the next drought?
Delays ahead on New England Highway at Moonbi
Heading through Moonbi? Lane closures, stoppages, and a 60km/h limit are coming to the New England Highway for almost two weeks. Here’s when to expect delays.
Tickets on sale for ABCRA’s 80th anniversary National Finals Rodeo in Tamworth
Diamonds & Dust, Legends & Legacy, and a Champions Finals Night. The ABCRA turns 80 with three nights of rodeo in Tamworth, and tickets are on sale now.
New England North West to fall silent for Remembrance Day
From Tamworth to Tenterfield and Walgett to Guyra, communities across the New England North West will stop at 11am on Wednesday, 11 November to honour those who served their country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Oud master Joseph Tawadros brings solo show to Armidale
His first oud cost 100 dollars and an iron. Now eight-time ARIA winner Joseph Tawadros is bringing it to Armidale on Monday for a night of music, stories, and a fair bit of rambling.
North West cotton growers to get new help fighting soilborne disease
Verticillium wilt is a serious threat in long-term irrigated cotton. A new partnership aims to put better soil science in the hands of local growers.
Chaffey says rate rise another blow for Parkes electorate families
Rates at an 18-year high, $450 a month more on a $600,000 loan, and economists putting recession odds at one in two. Jamie Chaffey says families are already at breaking point.
Councils slam developer levy delay
Labor says letting developers pay later will get homes built faster. Councils say it’s a handout that will leave regional towns short of roads, parks, and drainage.
Eighteen Gunnedah groups share almost $70,000 in council grants
Almost $70,000 is heading to 18 Gunnedah Shire groups, from Mullaley to Emerald Hill. Is your club, school, or charity on the list?
Moree locals wanted to help steer Taylor Oval aquatic centre
Ever managed a pool or worked in construction? Moree’s new Taylor Oval Aquatic Centre needs your expertise, but only three spots are up for grabs and time is running out.
Tamworth hits 50 million containers as New England joins the cycle for National Recycling Week
Tamworth residents have returned 50 million drink containers through the town’s Return and Earn depot, and the milestone will be marked with a community celebration during National Recycling Week.
Liberals weigh New England run as Senator makes first Armidale visit
Could the Liberals throw their hat into the ring in New England? On his first Armidale visit, Senator Dave Sharma talks rail, water, Bondi, gun laws, and why he wants your vote.
Local talent among 27 picked for Tamworth’s country music Academy
Four New England musicians have landed a spot in one of country music’s most sought-after courses, and they’ll finish on stage in front of thousands at Tamworth’s festival opening. Are they your neighbours?
Tamworth’s Sanctuary Inn to become 90-room Holiday Inn
A well-known Tamworth hotel is about to get a new name, a full refurb, and 30 extra rooms.
Farmers call for simpler environment laws
Follow every NSW rule and you could still fall foul of federal law. Farmers say the system is broken, and they have built their own tool to help.
NarraBRIGHT 2027 to light up Narrabri Creek with nature theme
Maitland Street stays open and the creek takes centre stage. NarraBRIGHT 2027 has a brand-new layout and a theme inspired by the natural world.
Pistol, rifle, and drugs allegedly seized in Attunga raid
A Glock, a rifle, nun chucks, and seven cannabis plants. Police say that’s what they found when they searched an Attunga home this week.
Bundarra to Wee Waa: local groups share in $250,000 grants boost
Six New England North West towns are on the list, from Bundarra to Wee Waa. Find out who’s sharing in more than $250,000 for grassroots community projects.
Free breast screening van parks in Inverell until December
Nine in 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. A free screen takes less than 20 minutes, and the BreastScreen NSW van is in Inverell until 18 December.
Quirindi’s candlelit Christmas concert returns, with Handel’s Messiah at its heart
More than half the seats are already gone for Quirindi’s candlelit Christmas concert, as Sounds of the Season returns for a second year after its first outing sold out.
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