Across New England and the Northwest, Australia Day 2026 was a day of pride, celebration, and community spirit as councils welcomed new Australian citizens and recognised outstanding locals.
Uralla
Airport café farewell as The Alternate Root closes Armidale location
After successfully supplying travellers and locals alike with quality coffee, hearty meals and warm hospitality since 2023, The Alternate Root Café has announced the closure of its Armidale Airport location, turning off the machine for the last time on December 24.
Crime writers gather in Uralla for New England Noir
Local book lovers are in for a treat next weekend, with Seasons of New England set to host New England Noir – an afternoon celebrating crime writing and creative conversation with four acclaimed Australian authors.
Regional Telecommunications Roadshow hits the road this December
Residents across the New England North West will have a rare chance to speak directly with Australia’s leading telecommunications providers when the Regional Telecommunications Roadshow arrives in Uralla, Loomberah, Mullaley and Moree on 9–10 December.
Uralla Christmas Street Fair returns for a bumper year
The Uralla Christmas Street Fair is an entirely free event filled with festive experiences for all ages, created by the people of Uralla Shire, as a showcase of Uralla’s generosity, kindness and community spirit.
Fairy magic to return to Uralla in November
Mark your calendars and dust off your wings — the Uralla Fairy Festival is coming back on Saturday, 22 November 2025, from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Communities recover from the Winter Wonderland that became a Winter Nightmare
The clean up continues after the unprecedented snow event on August 2nd with the true cost uncertain, communities have rallied together to help out.
Uralla and Inverell to benefit from NSW Government’s Fast-Track home plan
More than 1,200 homes are set to be fast-tracked with Uralla and Inverell the latest recipients of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Joyce pledges CCTV in Uralla, Inverell and Guyra as Coalition pivots to crime
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has announced plans today to allocate $435,000 in funding to provide CCTV security cameras while campaigning in Uralla
Twice the Expo, one huge weekend for Seasons of New England
The Seasons of New England Expo is set for an exciting transformation in 2025, with the beloved annual event expanding to a two-day format.
