The kids are in for a treat this summer, with the NSW Government’s Holiday Break program offering over 800 free activities to keep them engaged, entertained, and connected. This initiative aims to provide regional youth with enriching and educational experiences that are fun, active, and accessible, ensuring that young people can enjoy their holidays without […]
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Tamworth
Still Time to Enter: The 2025 fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is now open for entries
The fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is back for its 10th year and there’s still time to get your entry in.
Posted inNSW Politics
One Nation loses last MP in NSW
Pauline Hanson has lost her last voice in the NSW parliament after her remaining MP quit her party over alleged funding issues.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
TRC launches Indigenous branding artwork
Tamworth Regional Council has unveiled a new piece of Indigenous artwork to become part of the city’s branding over the next few months.
Posted inTamworth
Tamworth renews GM for another 5 years
Tamworth Regional Council has elected to renew long-serving General Manager Paul Bennett for a further five years.
Posted inGlen Innes
Wentworth Street Bridge replacement complete
The Wentworth Street Bridge replacement project has been successfully completed after nine months of extensive work.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
New approach to road recategorisation to make it clearer which government is responsible
The NSW Government is moving ahead with plans to improve management and maintenance of NSW roads by developing a new system for roads to be recategorised and run by appropriate authorities.
Posted inGunnedah, Health, Investigation, Mental Health, Parenting and kids
The mother of all pain points
Maternity care across the region is probably the most affected by widespread staff shortages, with too many New England mums not able to give birth where they live.
Posted inEducation, General News, Rocky River
Rocky River Public School achieves top ranking in NAPLAN
NAPLAN results are in with some surprising results. Check out how school across the New England performed here.
Posted inGunnedah
Sparkling Christmas lights displays wow judges
It is less than a week until Christmas, but the fun has started early for six entrants to the annual Gunnedah Christmas Lights Competition.