New England Times

11/01/2026

Open seat: 1 in 3 New England voters undecided | More than a third of New England voters say they are undecided about who they would support at the next federal election, with the latest New England Times Engage Poll revealing an electorate unsettled by Barnaby Joyce’s move to One Nation.

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11/01/2026

Shout a mate some practical help | Sober in the Country is taking its message about alcohol harm national, with a new fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 million to expand support for rural Australians.

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11/01/2026

Armidale Campdraft marks 50 years with milestone turnout | Operating since 1976, the Armidale Campdraft Club is going all out to celebrate its 50th anniversary, hosting a three-day event expected to draw more than 250 competitors to the region. […]

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11/01/2026

Golden rules reminder for summer spraying | Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties.

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10/01/2026

Big Australia Day planned across the region | Australia Day plans are bigger and better this year right across the region, with a big splash and lots of creativity in Armidale, Gunnedah getting competitive with everything from a triathlon to trivia, and Tamworth giving an extra day of TCMF action as well as ensuring all the villages get involved.

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10/01/2026

is a festival for everyone!
If you're finding there's just too much fun and excitement, a quiet space and sensory room will be located in the UNE Building on Fitzroy Street, thanks to our partners at Uniting NDIS Local Area Coordination.

🕙The sensory space is open daily between 10am and 4pm and is located at UNE Tamworth, 24 Fitzroy Street.

🗒️Read more about accessibility and inclusion during the Festival here - https://www.tcmf.com.au/accessibility

10/01/2026

More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together | Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.

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10/01/2026

Big swim meet puts Inverell’s new Aquatic Centre in the fast lane | Inverell is set to make a splash on the New South Wales sporting calendar, with the New England region hosting one of the state’s most significant regional swimming events for the first time.

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10/01/2026

Tom Curtain to debut new song at Tamworth Country Music Festival, inspired by the love story that changed his life | Golden Guitar Winner Tom Curtain is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to debut his new song, Red Hot Summer.

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09/01/2026

Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins | The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.

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09/01/2026

09/01/2026

BreastScreen NSW Van visits Tenterfield | The mobile screening van is visiting Tenterfield until 23 January 2026. BreastScreen NSW provides free breast screening to women to support the early detection of breast cancer.

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