A bus packed with virtual reality and farm tech has covered more than 10,000km, from Lismore to Broken Hill. Find out how your group or school can request a visit.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, News, Recreation, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Tamworth Country Music Parade entries open for 2027
Country Music Icons is the 2027 parade theme, and entries are open now. Artists, businesses, and community groups can enter now for Saturday, 23 January.
Posted inHealth, Mental Health, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
Tamworth detox centre bid goes on as Banksia future stays open
Tamworth has 2,462 signatures and a plan, but the government says the old Banksia unit’s future is undecided. Kevin Anderson says the community is demanding a drug and alcohol detox centre there.
Posted inArmidale, Armidale Regional, Energy, New England Surrounds, News, NSW News, Water
Why can’t we get this done? Oven Mountain latest renewable project to falter
The latest announcement of a renewable project to fail is the one that no one expected. Questions are being asked about whether the NSW Government is to blame, or if there is a bigger problem about how we do large infrastructure in this country.
Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Nundle
Nundle Rocks returns in 2027 with more than 25 acts
Nundle Rocks returns in January 2027, bringing more than 25 country, folk and roots acts to the New England village for three days of live music.
Posted inFeature, Inverell, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla, What's on
Road closures for Inverell fireworks and Uralla festival
Highway closures are on for festivals in Inverell and Uralla this weekend, with detours for light and heavy vehicles. Check the times before you go.
Posted inFeature, Immigration, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Butler warns visa cuts would hit the west
No visa workers, no pub meal, no aged care staff? Barwon MP Roy Butler warns that deep migration cuts could bring country services to a halt, and has put a motion to Parliament.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Handmade treasures, personalised support and creative inspiration
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three organisations making a difference through creativity and connection: an Armidale shop bringing together unique creations from independent makers, a Coffs Harbour disability support provider focused on individual needs and genuine relationships, and a volunteer-run Forster gallery offering exhibitions, workshops and opportunities for everyone to explore their creativity.
Posted inEnvironment, General News, Local politics and councils, NSW News
Tree vandals face $500,000 penalties
Poison a tree and you could pay $500,000. New laws will let councils chase tree vandals through the courts for the first time, on public and private land.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Gunnedah
Gunnedah women recognised at NSW local government awards
Two women from Gunnedah Shire Council have been recognised for their leadership and contributions to local government at the 2026 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government.