The Big Chill Festival has reached new heights, with record ticket sales reinforcing its growing reputation as a regional favourite.
Posted inArmidale, Education
TAS and UNE formalise partnership to strengthen regional education pathways
TAS has signed a new partnership with UNE, creating stronger pathways for students and expanding opportunities across education, research and regional workforce development.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous
Community invited to come together for Annual Armidale Bridge Walk
The Armidale community is being invited to come together for this year’s Annual Armidale Bridge Walk on Sunday, during National Reconciliation Week.
Posted inGlen Innes
Australian Celtic Festival delivers strong attendance and $1.79 million boost to Glen Innes economy
The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival generated $1.79m for Glen Innes Severn and attracted almost 4,000 attendees across region.
Posted inCrime, Mental Health
‘I’m sorry’: cop’s parting words before taking his life
Mental health support for rural police is being probed after a probationary constable tragically took his own life on the side of a highway, months after being stationed in an outback town.
Posted inEnergy, National News
‘Hoarding has stopped’: Albanese says fuel levels stable
Australia’s fuel supply will be stable until at least July, despite volatility in the oil market due to the Iran war, the prime minister has confirmed.
Posted inParenting and kids, Recreation
BikeHero aims to help regional teens ride e-bikes safely
From school runs in Tamworth to teenagers riding to sport in Armidale and around smaller regional communities, e-bikes are becoming part of everyday life across New England – but safety education is struggling to keep pace.
Posted inEnvironment, Expos, conferences and meetings, Uralla
Uralla forum tackles growing native seed shortage
Uralla will host a national forum tackling a critical shortage of native seed, a growing challenge threatening Australia’s environmental restoration and biodiversity projects.
Posted inHealth, National News, Women
Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause
A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Guyra, Trades You Can Trust 26
Redefining self-care in the New England
From advanced skin treatments and laser hair removal to creative colour work and luxury salon experiences, two New England businesses are proving that regional communities no longer need to travel to access high-quality beauty services.