3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (359+ words) Tickets are now on sale for the official opening of CREATE Festival 2026, with the community invited to celebrate the launch of Narrabri Shire’s premier arts and cultural festival on Friday, 2 October. Held at The Crossing Theatre, Opening Night marks the…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (535+ words) NSW Ambulance staff have been recognised for courage, clinical excellence and dedicated service at a special awards ceremony in Tamworth. Among those honoured was paramedic Jason Purkis, who received a Commissioner’s Certificate for his response to the major incident at…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (301+ words) Dogs across Glen Innes are being encouraged to grab their humans and head to East Avenue next weekend for the official opening of the new Glen Innes Dog Adventure Park. The community celebration will run from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday,…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (344+ words) Police are investigating a series of break-ins, vehicle thefts and an alleged kidnapping across Tamworth early Monday morning. The investigation began after a BMW sedan was stolen from a home on Kalinda Place at Hillvue between midnight and 2.10am. Officers from…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (502+ words) Armidale Regional Council says major upgrades to the Guyra Water Treatment Plant will help reduce taste and odour problems linked to blue-green algae as warmer weather approaches. The works have strengthened the plant’s treatment capability ahead of the blue-green algae…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (584+ words) The 19 for 19 Challenge will take place at a new location this year, with organisers moving the beloved Armidale fundraising walk to Warrane Station for 2026. The event, which honours the memory of Armidale teenager Anya Zuber, will be held on Sunday,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (246+ words) Narrabri Shire Council has approved almost half a million dollars in extra funding for the Violet Street Bridge project, after the piling stage of the works took longer to complete than anticipated. Council signed off on a budget variation of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (228+ words) Armidale volunteers have served hot meals and refreshments to locals sleeping rough for a night to raise money for homelessness services. Rapid Relief Team volunteers supported the Vinnies Community Sleepout in Armidale, providing participants with soup, burgers and coffee. The…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (418+ words) Inverell’s Tahnee Capon has been named an Adult Learners Week ambassador after overcoming homelessness while studying to build a career supporting people facing hardship. The 36-year-old completed Certificates III and IV in Community Services through traineeships with her employer, Rural…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (483+ words) Moree’s police will keep their eyes in the sky, with the Minns Labor Government extending the town’s Australian-first police drone trial for another two years. Two drones have been operating in Moree throughout 2026, giving officers a new tool to respond…...