As fire safety upgrades continue at Narrabri’s Crossing Theatre, the re-opening of the complex will be delayed until late July.
Posted inCricket, Tamworth
Tamworth launches elite cricket academy
Young cricketers across the New England will now have a new pathway to elite training with the launch of the Tamworth Cricket Academy (TCA).
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Good News, Youth
By kids, for kids: Trackside’s brave and innovative model that just might work
As most communities in the New England struggle with youth issues, the community with the youngest population is trying something new – and they don’t have the money to do it.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Gunnedah
Gunnedah reclaims koala capital title
Gunnedah is defending its claim of being the koala capital of the world, with the first sod being turned on Stage 3 of the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary yesterday.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Youth
New England youth gain educational boost
Young people in the New England region will be supported to improve their literacy and numeracy skills while achieving machine operation accreditation thanks to $50,000 in funding.
Posted inAgriculture, Gunnedah, Regional Development
Refurbished saleyards open in Gunnedah
The $27.4m refurbishment of Gunnedah Saleyards were officially opened yesterday, delivering a much need roof – and a long future – to the state’s fifth largest salesyards.
Posted inEntertainment, Local News, Tamworth Regional
End of an Era: 2TM Switches Off AM After 90 Years
After 90 years on the AM dial, Tamworth’s iconic 2TM has made the switch to FM, relaunching as TMFM 95.5. The move marks a new chapter for a station woven into the region’s history since 1935.
Posted inArmidale, Local News, Volunteering
Freezin’ for a reason in Armidale
Locals are being invited to brave the winter waters at Dumaresq Dam on Sunday, August 3rd, for the region’s first-ever Polar Plunge.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth
Tamworth digital artist finalist in Indigenous Storytellers scholarship
Tamworth digital artist and proud Gomeroi woman Tess Reading is in the running to receive a $10,000 scholarship after being named as a finalist in the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, proudly presented by Façon Magazine.
Posted inAgriculture, Training and courses
Farm succession events to help prepare for transition
Practical Business Transition and Succession Planning information sessions will be held in Glen Innes and Tamworth in mid-July.