Regional coverage
Animal cruelty
ANIMAL welfare law changes to better protect animals by progressing the review of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 have been proposed. The NSW Government’s review of POCTAA and the proposed changes represent the most comprehensive reform to the state’s animal welfare laws in years, recognising the need for modern legislation to align [...]
Regional Tourism
NARRABRI Shire Council has unveiled the theme for NarraBRIGHT 2026 and invites attendees to step into a world of imagination, light and wonder when the much-loved event returns on Friday, April 10. The 2026 theme – Fantasy – promises to transform the Narrabri CBD into an enchanting realm where reality and fantasy intertwine. From dazzling [...]
Regional News
GUNNEDAH Shire Council will invest in significant solar projects for key community infrastructure, thanks to $439,815 in Australian Government funding. As one of 66 local governments across Australia selected for the Community Energy Upgrades Fund program, Council will match the funding to support projects at the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex, Gunnedah Sewerage Treatment Plan and [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council mayor Lawrence Springborg is gravely disappointed the Heritage Bank will close its Goondiwindi branch in March. “Residents will share my disappointment at the news that the Heritage Bank will close,” Cr Springborg said. “This closure is particularly concerning given the commitment made at the time of the merger between Heritage Bank and [...]
Return and Earn
FOR families waiting on treatments, every dollar matters. So, $100,000 worth of research into genetic diseases is an amazing way to start a new year. Thanks to the generosity of New South Wales, and every person who has chosen to donate their containers via Return and Earn, Jeans for Genes has been gifted $100,000 to [...]
Regional Art
CONNECTION and creative expression are at the heart of Gunnedah Shire’s first exhibition for 2026. Ageing to Create will open on Friday, February 13 and showcase the works of seniors aged 58 to 98 who attended GoCo’s Monday and Friday Social Support Groups in 2025. The vibrant collection of artworks includes a wide range of [...]
TCMF 2026
A high-visibility police operation is underway to ensure community safety is the number one priority as country-music fans and spectators alike gather for this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival. Operation Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 is in place for the duration of the iconic event, which kicked off on Friday, January 16, and runs until [...]
Regional Health
HUNTER New England Local Health District is asking the Tamworth community and visitors to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to be aware of hepatitis A and its symptoms after six cases have been notified in the area since November last year. Three cases have occurred in one household, while the source of infection for the [...]
Critical Incident
A critical incident investigation has commenced after a man died following a shooting at Gunnedah today. It is believed a police firearm was discharged when the man aimed a bow and arrow at officers. At about 1.40pm, police were called to a home on Quia Road, Gunnedah, following reports of a concern for welfare. Officers [...]
TCMF 2026
All roads – and railways – will lead to north-western New South Wales for the 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival which starts today and runs until 25 January – a major tourism drawcard that annually attracts around 300,000 people over the 10-day event. Extra train carriages have been put on to support public transport to [...]
