The final countdown is on, with just over two weeks to go until the 53rd Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth. Check out who will be on stage here.

New England Times News Desk
Gunnedah moves to level 1 water restrictions
From midnight tonight, Gunnedah shire will move to level 1 water restrictions. Read what restrictions will come into play here.
More free family fun days this summer
Fancy a cool-off this summer? Council has added additional free family fun days to the calendar for Barraba, Manilla, Kootingal and Nundle.
Australia Day Ambassadors to inspire communities across the New England
Check out this year’s New England Australia Day Ambassadors chosen to inspire the our communities with their unique stories.
Missed out on university? Apprenticeships and Traineeships offer a compelling alternative
Graduates who miss out on university offers are encouraged to consider apprenticeships and traineeships as a practical and rewarding alternative.
Facelift for village signs in Gunnedah Shire
Villages entry signs throughout the Gunnedah Shire are getting a facelift and council wants your input to help choose a design.
Japanese Encephalitis detected in Moree
NSW Health is reminding holiday makers as well as local residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer season, following the recent detection of Japanese encephalitis virus in Moree.
Make safer driving your New Year’s resolution
The NSW Government is calling on drivers make the safe decisions on the road in 2025 and help reduce the annual road toll.
Police urge residents to lock up with a spree of aggravated break and enters across the New England
New England Police District are warning residents to lock up and be vigilant with a spree of aggravated break and enters across the New England, particularly in Moree and Tamworth.
Liverpool Plains Shire Council GM resigns
Another New England General Manager is on the move with Liverpool Plains Shire Council GM Gary Murphy handing over his resignation.