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.
Russell Webb
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.
Posted inTamworth Regional, Volunteering
New Precinct Committees seek community input
Tamworth Regional Council is inviting residents from the region’s towns, villages and surrounding areas to join the newly established Tamworth Regional Precinct Advisory Committees
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Celebrating 75 years of Central Northern Regional Library
The Central Northern Regional Library marked its 75th anniversary with a special celebration at Tamworth City Library this week.
Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Tamworth
Better nightlife coming to Tamworth
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 inGood News, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Tamworth announces Baiada Carols in the Park
Christmas magic, dazzling lights, and spectacular production is coming to Tamworth at the 2025 Baiada Carols in the Park, set to take place on Saturday 13 December in Bicentennial Park.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Tamworth to host inaugural Australian Pro Tour tennis event
Tamworth is set to serve up top-class tennis this September, with the city to host its first-ever Australian Pro Tour event – the Capital of Country International.