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Awards, General News, Uralla

Uralla Australia Day honours announced

by New England Times News DeskFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 2026

The Uralla Shire community gathered to celebrate the heart of what makes this region extraordinary, its people.

Awards, Tenterfield

Tenterfield Australia Day honours announced

by New England Times News DeskJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Tenterfield Shire Council honoured local heroes and welcomed new citizens during its 2026 Australia Day celebrations at the Tenterfield Showground.

Awards, Narrabri Shire

Narrabri Shire Australia Day honours announced

by New England Times News DeskJanuary 28, 2026January 30, 2026

Narrabri Shire marked Australia Day with a morning of celebration, recognising the exceptional individuals who make a lasting impact on the local community.

Awards, Gwydir Shire

Warialda and Bingara Australia Day honours announced

by New England Times News DeskJanuary 28, 2026January 30, 2026

Community spirit was front and centre this Australia Day, as the Gwydir Shire recognised outstanding individuals and groups for their contributions throughout 2025.

Crime, Tamworth

Fears for violence on Australia Day

by RK CrosbyJanuary 24, 2026January 27, 2026

The community is being urged to come together respectfully over the Australia Day long weekend following the circulation of propaganda encouraging violence against minorities.

General News

Indigenous Earth Artist to Feature at Australia Day Celebrations

by New England Times News DeskJanuary 6, 2026January 9, 2026

Anaiwan artist Aunty Sharon Cutmore will create a stunning earth artwork at Dumaresq Dam for Armidale’s Australia Day 2026 celebrations. Her design focuses on connecting communities and sharing Indigenous history through traditional storytelling.

Local News

Shows us your green and gold this Australia Day

by Tom PleveyJanuary 25, 2025

Australia is chock full of people with a huge variety of backgrounds, skills and interests, and this Australia Day, January 26, we get to celebrate the lot! Check out what’s happening around the region this Aussie Day.