Tamworth Regional Council has voted to sell the historic Mechanics Institute building in Tamworth’s CBD, which Mayor Russell Webb said was about ensuring the building was properly maintained.
Russell Webb
Posted inSport, Tamworth
NSW Country Championships to return to Tamworth in 2026
Tamworth will host the NSW Country Senior Championships again in 2026, with the three-day tournament expected to draw about 1,500 players and supporters to the region.
Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Country music’s quiet achiever steps into the spotlight
Tamworth Regional Council Festival and Events Manager Barry Harley has been recognised with two major accolades at the Golden Guitar Awards and a special town hall presentation, marking over 50 years of service.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Lyn Bowtell inducted into Tamworth’s Galaxy of Stars
The newest inductee to the Galaxy of Stars will have her special Lyn Bowtell and her Famous Friends show today, Thursday, January 22, at 1pm at Tamworth Town Hall.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Let the fun begin: 6000 fans at TCMF opening concert
More than 6000 music fans packed into Toyota Park to launch 10 days of live music, celebration and community.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism
Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins
The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.
Posted inLocal News, Tamworth Regional, Walcha
Woolbrook moves to Walcha
Some residents of Woolbrook will spend Christmas and beyond as part of a new local government area following a boundary change proclamation by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley on November 14.
Posted inTamworth, Tourism
Skywalk project reaches construction milestone in Tamworth
Tamworth’s Skywalk is taking shape! Construction has officially begun, marking a major milestone for this $18M project set to open in mid-2026.
Posted inPolitics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Default rural speed limit could drop to 80km/h under new road safety proposal
A proposal to reduce the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas to 80 kilometres per hour has sparked debate across regional Australia, with local leaders calling for investment in safer roads rather than slower travel.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
The people might be wrong: Tamworth council votes against asking about directly elected mayor
Tamworth Regional Council has voted six to three against a motion that would have asked residents whether they want to directly elect their mayor.