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Posted inLifestyle, Narrabri, Tourism

NarraBRIGHT to shine brighter with government funding

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 2, 2025October 3, 2025

NarraBRIGHT will return in April, bigger and brighter than ever, thanks to $350,000 in funding from the State Government.

Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Tamworth

Better nightlife coming to Tamworth

blankby Reuben ArtmannSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 2025

Tamworth is set to see a boost to its nightlife, with the city among the first regional areas to introduce a Special Entertainment Precinct as part of the NSW Government’s push to reinvigorate after-dark economies.

Posted inArts, Business, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics

Major film studio coming soon, just down the road

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 7, 2025August 8, 2025

A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.

Posted inArts, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Markets and Fairs, Tourism

Glen Innes Council secures $350K to grow Christmas in the Highlands

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 6, 2025August 8, 2025

Glen Innes Severn Council has secured $350,000 through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program 2025–2028 to support a major expansion of its annual Christmas in the Highlands event over the next three years.

Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Travel

Take the train for free Thursday and Friday

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025

The 48-hour fare-free period is part of the NSW Government’s response to months of disruption across the rail network

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Indigenous

Armidale’s Mad Proppa Deadly supported in latest funding boost for music

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 28, 2025July 30, 2025

Armidale-based Mad Proppa Deadly is among the recipients of the NSW Government’s largest ever music funding round, announced on Friday.

Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth

Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 19, 2025May 18, 2025

Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.

Posted inTamworth

Tamworth’s Country Music Festival to enjoy less red tape

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 16, 2025March 17, 2025

Tamworth’s Country Music Festival will benefit from less red tape, alongside fourteen iconic events, in recognition of their importance to NSW’s identity.

Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Arts Minister John Graham praises growth of Tamworth festival

by Bec GracieJanuary 30, 2025

A senior NSW Government Minister has expressed his enthusiasm for the growth of country music and the success of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, highlighting the government’s ongoing support for the industry.

Posted inLocal News

One million safe drivers rewarded with a demerit point removed  

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 21, 2025

Have you been offence-free on our roads over the last 12 months? Well, you could be one of a million drivers to be rewarded with a demerit point scrubbed from their licence.

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