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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 inBusiness, Good News, Investigation, Walcha

Peter Norbury Motors expands to add a much needed mechanic workshop

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 26, 2025November 28, 2025

Peter Norbury Motors has long been a name locals trust. Now, with the expansion into a fully dedicated mechanical workshop, the family business is continuing to grow

Posted inGeneral News, Mental Health

UNE offers free emergency psychological first aid

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 19, 2025November 23, 2025

The University of New England Psychology Clinic and UNE School of Psychology are supporting the local community with Emergency Psychological First Aid following the demolition derby car
accident in Walcha on Saturday evening.

Posted inBusiness, Energy, Guyra, Invergowrie, Walcha

EWON to hold drop-in sessions in New England region 19-20 November  

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

The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will visit Invergowrie, Walcha and Guyra on 19-20 November to speak with landholders and community members about renewable energy infrastructure concerns.  

Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha, Weather

Communities recover from the Winter Wonderland that became a Winter Nightmare

by Beth PlatfordAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

The clean up continues after the unprecedented snow event on August 2nd with the true cost uncertain, communities have rallied together to help out.

Posted inBest in the New England 2025, Education, Walcha

Top marks for St Patrick’s Walcha as they claim Best School in the New England

blankby Penelope ShawJuly 31, 2025August 2, 2025

St Patrick’s Primary School in Walcha is being celebrated as the standout educational institution in the New England region.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Walcha

Walcha on Show this Weekend

by Beth PlatfordMarch 7, 2024

The annual Walcha Show is the highlight of the Walcha district’s social calendar, proclaimed to be the best little country show with the biggest heart, and it’s on this weekend.

Posted inWalcha

Walcha antique machinery and truck show

by Beth PlatfordFebruary 14, 2024

Walcha will come alive this weekend as all things machinery, trucks and motorbikes descend on the showgrounds for the annual Antique Machinery and Truck Show.

Posted inAnimals, Walcha, What's on

Saddle up for the Walcha Cup races this weekend

by Beth PlatfordFebruary 8, 2024

The Walcha Jockey Club will host their annual two-day race meeting this Friday and Saturday as they prepare to host patrons from all over the state.

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