15-year-old Matt Frost from Tamworth is the lucky winner of a brand-new Maton guitar, raffled to support sending an CMAA Academy of Country Music alumni to Nashville in September.

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Group 4: Dungowan Cowboys Old Boys Day
Dungowan Cowboys will be celebrating Old Boys Day when they play host the Roosters in their Group 4 Round 7 match on Saturday.
TAFE NSW teachers set to receive largest pay increase in over two decades
TAFE NSW teachers are set to receive the largest pay increase in two decades following the successful endorsement of a new agreement.
World Famous Australian Composer settles in Armidale NSW
Composer, painter, broadcaster, natural scientist and academic, Edward Cowie, has chosen to settle in Armidale after 28 years abroad.
Ezidi learners fine tune their English skills in automotive program
For the first time, TAFE NSW Armidale has delivered a Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program targeted at Ezidi refugees.
Somerton Sniper sights on Sydney
Sue Grills will head to Sydney for a Highway Handicap with up-and-coming Somerton Sniper after the huge gelding’s strong win in yesterday.
Gunnedah submission calls for crime recommendations
Gunnedah is recommending changes in the areas of crime and justice as part of its submission into Community Safety in Regional areas.
Service NSW “Kangaroo Bus” visiting Aboriginal communities
A number of New England towns will soon have better access to government services and transactions with a dedicated Service NSW Mobile Service Centre.
Taps turned on from Quipolly Water Project
Quipolly Dam is now connected to the taps of residents in Quirindi and Werris Creek through a new $36.9 million world-class water treatment plant and pipeline.
Group 4 Wrap Up: Norths secure win
North Tamworth Bears found a new weapon to take the win over Narrabri Blues at Jack Woolaston Oval, North Tamworth on the weekend.