A luxury fashion show and meeting with a divisive UK podcaster has opened Pauline Hanson up to criticism as rivals question her anti-establishment persona.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Expos, conferences and meetings, Tamworth
Grazing NSW conference brings Bingara family’s grazing journey to Tamworth
Graziers from across the New England North West are set to converge on Tamworth next week for the Pastures & Grazing NSW conference
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Council seeks direct talks with HNELHD over Gunnedah Hospital helipad
Gunnedah Shire Council is urging Hunter New England Local Health District to meet locally and reinstate the hospital helipad for emergency retrievals.
Posted inTenterfield, What's on
Tenterfield launches Historian in Residence program with free public lecture on Australia’s animal history
School of Arts Tenterfield Incorporated launches annual Historian in Residence program with free public lecture by Associate Professor Nancy Cushing.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business
Dead heat: Boobooks and Reader’s Companion share Best Book Store crown
While the two businesses have different personalities, voters agreed they share one important quality: both have become treasured parts of Armidale’s cultural life.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Tamworth
Arts North West to transform regional CBDs with immersive night-time creative initiative
Arts North West will transform Tamworth and Armidale CBDs with immersive light, projection and public art experiences celebrating regional creativity after dark.
Posted inAgriculture, Local festivals and shows, Wee Waa
Wee Waa Show set to celebrate 90th event this August
The Wee Waa Show Society is putting the finishing touches on its 90th show, with the gates set to open on Friday, 14 August and Saturday, 15 August.
Posted inWalcha
Walcha growers claim Grand Champion title at 2026 Australian Fleece Competition
Commercial exhibitors Michael and Jenny Sweeney, of Tallara, Walcha, have won the Grand Champion title at the 2026 Australian Fleece Competition
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Tenterfield
Humph 4 Tyres named Best Tyre Shop in the New England
Tenterfield’s Humph 4 Tyres has been voted the New England’s Best Tyre Shop in the 2026 Best in the New England awards. The locally owned and operated business, which fits everything from cars to trucks to tractors, earned strong praise from customers for owner Humphrey and his team’s honesty, hard work and unbeatable customer service.
Posted inBusiness, Energy, NSW Politics
Squadron stops work on Boorolong wind farm as neighbouring Origin project pushes on
Squadron has quietly walked away from its Boorolong wind farm near Armidale, while Origin’s project next door pushes on. The transmission line the Coalition says they won’t build is right in the middle of it.