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Posted inEntertainment, Social issues and services, Tamworth

Sound Sensitivity Stations a first at Tamworth Country Music Festival

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoJanuary 18, 2026

For the first time, Sound Sensitivity Stations will be available at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, offering free earplugs to support people with sensory needs. 

Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

James Johnston’s “Where You’ll Find Me” claims top selling Australian Country Album for 2025

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 14, 2026January 16, 2026

James Johnston takes out the 2026 Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for his sophomore album, Where You’ll Find Me.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism

Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 10, 2026January 13, 2026

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

blankby Kristin MurdockDecember 26, 2025December 31, 2025

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 inGeneral News

Tamworth Council Wraps Up 2025 with Key Decisions at Final Meeting

blankby Penelope ShawDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Tamworth Regional Council has wrapped up its final Ordinary Meeting for 2025, making a series of decisions that set the groundwork for future planning, infrastructure, and community engagement across the region.

Posted inArmidale, Environment, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Local councils ready for further phase out of single use plastics

blankby Kath JacobsDecember 15, 2025December 17, 2025

Local councils across the New England are preparing for the next phase of single use plastic phase outs, as the NSW Government moves to further reduce plastic waste under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.

Posted inEmergency management, Tamworth

Free green waste disposal for Tamworth residents after storms

blankby Kate BrownNovember 26, 2025November 28, 2025

Tamworth residents will be able to dispose of green waste free of charge following the severe storms that swept through the city on Tuesday afternoon.

Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth

Tamworth Council says yes to granny flats on rural land

blankby Emily LonghurstNovember 22, 2025November 22, 2025

Tamworth Regional Council has approved a major change allowing people to build secondary dwellings, or granny flats on certain rural properties.

Posted inGood News, Tamworth, What's on

Stars set to bring sparkle to Baiada Carols in the Park

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 19, 2025November 18, 2025

An all-star lineup is set to sparkle brighter than ever at this year’s Baiada Carols in the Park,
Tamworth Region’s biggest free Christmas celebration.

Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth

First Nations voices take centre stage in Tamworth

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025

A powerful celebration of First Nations music, art, and community, Yaama Guduu, Greetings Murray Cod will land in the heart of Tamworth from 28 to 30 November.

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