You’d be forgiven for thinking a festival about wool, jazz, art, classic cars, and great food was an event happening in Armidale, but this “Jumpers and Jazz in July” is actually up the highway a bit.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth Regional
Tamworth heats up for Hats Off to Country
The 25th annual Hats Off To Country proved its place on the country music calendar, with packed venues, standout performances and the debut of the Australian Bush Ballad Awards.
Posted inGeneral News
Best Beautician in the New England?
From flawless brows to radiant skin and everything in between, we’re on the hunt for the beauty boss who keeps New England glowing—who’s your go-to glam guru? Please vote now for the Best Beautician in the New England 2025!
Posted inBusiness, Walcha
Quality cuts and consistency earn Cross Bros another top spot in BITNE
This marks the second year in a row the beloved local butchery has walked away from Best in the New England victorious, with them taking out the Best of the Best award for Quality in 2024.
Posted inQuirindi, Roads and Infrastructure
Work finally begins to upgrade Callaghan Lane level crossing
Work has begun to upgrade a dangerous level crossing south of Quirindi as part of a $1.2 million trial aimed at improving level crossing safety in regional and remote areas.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, Training and courses
“Transformational” future leaders bootcamp coming to Tamworth
A transformational leadership event aimed at developing the next generation of emotionally intelligent and influential leaders will be held in Tamworth later this month
Posted inEducation, Gunnedah, NSW Politics, Tamworth, Youth
Government dodges questions while children soil their pants
Parents and students from a number of high schools in the region have come forward about dehumanising and humiliating practices around toilet access, but the NSW Government is refusing to answer questions.
Posted inGeneral News
Best Hardware Store in the New England?
Today’s category is Hardware Store! Please vote now for the Best Hardware Store in the New England 2025 using the link in the comments.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Inverell
The bandit bests the outlaw: Bandit Automotive wins Best Mechanic
It was high noon and spanners at ten paces, but when the dust settled and the grease was wiped away, the Bandit had bested the Outlaw.
Posted inLocal politics, Money, NSW Politics
Country mayors demand action as cost shifting hits $1.5 billion
Country mayors across New South Wales have renewed calls for urgent reform after a new report revealed councils are absorbing $1.5 billion a year in costs offloaded by State and Federal governments