Business as usual for Barbecues Galore Armidale while national chain restructures
It is business as usual at Barbecues Galore Armidale despite the national chain entering receivership this week
Unleash epic adventures with the X Series RV Toy Hauler X Terra from Tow World
Whether you’re chasing rugged trails, beachside sunsets, or mountainside campfires, the Tow World X Series RV Toy Hauler X Terra is your ticket to a life lived outside the ordinary. Designed for families and intrepid explorers alike, the X Terra takes the best of caravan comfort and combines it with…
From India’s Biggest Gathering to a Daily Festival in Northern NSW
While the world watched millions gather in India for a rare event, a quiet farm in the Tweed Valley celebrates every single day. New Govardhana offers a spiritual sanctuary where visitors can experience a different pace of life.
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Malpas Dam
A Red Alert has been issued for Malpas Dam near Guyra after high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae were detected in untreated water, prompting health warnings for residents and visitors.
Local News
Community unites to grow local food futures at Home Grown Garden Tour Launch
Armidale’s love for fresh food, sustainable living and community connection will be on full display this Friday evening as the Home Grown Garden Tour kicks off with an inspiring launch event at the Armidale Playhouse.
A new place to play: Glen Innes nature play park officially opens
Laughter, movement and community connection filled Anzac Park on Saturday, 7 February, as families and children came together to celebrate the official opening of Glen Innes’ Nature Play Park.
History to be part of this year’s Armidale Autumn Festival
Heritage skills and historic machinery will take centre stage at Armidale’s 2026 Autumn Festival, with new demonstrations showcasing lost trades and early agricultural innovation
Walcha grazier Sam Mackaway quietly spreads lifesaving message on Muster Dogs
Viewers of ABC TV’s Muster Dogs would have noticed Walcha grazier Sam Mackaway and his bright shirts, but they’re more than a fashion statement, and he’s hoping they’ll save lives after his own tragic losses.
What's On
From India’s Biggest Gathering to a Daily Festival in Northern NSW
While the world watched millions gather in India for a rare event, a quiet farm in the Tweed Valley celebrates every single day. New Govardhana offers a spiritual sanctuary where visitors can experience a different pace of life.
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Events
OhMaSoul @ L’Atelier PatisserieEnds: February 13, 2026
Home-grown Garden TourEnds: February 13, 2026
Cocktails & Grazing Boards @ the Alternate RootEnds: February 13, 2026
The Complete PackageEnds: February 13, 2026
Aussie NightMarketsEnds: February 13, 2026
Politics
Angus Taylor new leader of the Liberal Party
Angus Taylor has been elected Liberal leader after defeating Sussan Ley in a spill, deposing the party’s first female leader after less than a year.
MOU to focus the fight for fairer regional air travel
Two organisations have combined their efforts to fight for better access to regional flights and sustainable regional airports.
New England BESS projects get certainty with government contracts
Three large-scale battery projects proposed for the New England have been awarded state-backed contracts as part of the NSW Government’s long-duration energy storage rollout
Moree Plains Council cautious in progressing the SAP
Moree Plains Shire Council is taking a cautious, staged approach as it moves toward the next phase of the Moree Special Activation Precinct, seeking to balance the long-term economic promise with the financial realities.
Coalition to reunite as feuding leaders strike deal
The leaders of the federal Liberal and National parties have struck a deal to get the coalition back together and return senior MPs to the front bench.
Rethinking farming at Wilmot Field Day
Wilmot Field Day has become a fixture on the agricultural calendar for producers looking for practical insight, honest conversation and a deeper understanding of how farming systems are evolving.
Tax shock for farm trailblazers
Farmers with cellar doors and fruit stands should beware of huge new bills being slapped on them by the state government, NSW Farmers says.
Energy and Environment
First Nations orgs encouraged to apply for climate solutions funding
First Nations-led organisations across regional Australia are being encouraged to apply for a new round of funding aimed at supporting locally driven climate solutions
Armidale warned of falling dam levels
Armidale Regional Council is warning residents to prepare for the possible introduction of Level 1 water restrictions as ongoing hot and dry conditions begin to impact local water storages.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT >
Take a break from the heat and upgrade to an X Series Signature
It has been another uncomfortably hot Tamworth Country Music Festival, and with another heat wave on the way, it is worth asking yourself: is it time to get out of the heat?
Giving little learners a Star Start to school at Your Tutor Armidale
Families across Armidale are being invited to give their children a confident and positive start to school through the Star Starter School Readiness Program, launching at Your Tutor in Armidale in January…
BUSINESS
Strength, confidence, and community at Zero One Inverell
In a fitness industry often dominated by quick fixes and high-intensity trends, Zero One Coaching in Inverell is taking a more grounded, long-term approach, one built on strength, education and confidence.
INDIGENOUS
New plan to address violence against Indigenous women and children
Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children has been launched
SPORT
NRL HOGS coming to Gunnedah, Moree, Tamworth
The NRL HOGS National Tour is getting underway today, with the annual grassroots initiative once again rolling into regional communities to promote rugby league, connect with young players and celebrate the people who keep the game strong in rural areas.
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Good News
Uralla Australia Day honours announced
The Uralla Shire community gathered to celebrate the heart of what makes this region extraordinary, its people.
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.
