On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 from 3-6pm at Tamworth Youth Centre, the Buddy Knox Talent Contest, to be hosted by the award-winning blues musician, will provide opportunities for emerging Aboriginal musicians and performers to put on a song and dance.
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Posted inArmidale, Arts, Business, Investigation
Home studio blossoms into business for Armidale artist
Armidale artist Robyn Markey has turned a lifetime of creativity into a full time business, building Robyn Markey Art from her home studio and a deep love of still life and flowers.
Posted inHealth, Tenterfield
Virtual Health Pod launches in Tenterfield
A first-of-its-kind in NSW telehealth pod is now operational in Tenterfield, providing bulk-billed psychology appointments to local residents, without the need to travel.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Tourism, What's on
Shop, stroll, shine: Christmas in the Highlands returns with lights and local finds
Glen Innes is set to shine this festive season with Christmas in the Highlands – Illuminations, a vibrant afternoon bringing art, light and community spirit.
Posted inEmergency management, Narrabri
Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon recognised in 2025 RFS Youth Awards
Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon has been named Young Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 NSW RFS Youth Awards.
Posted inGood News, Local News, Youth
PCYC to do more to support local young people
The Police Citizens Youth Club will expand its work across the regions, with the Minns Government announcing a major funding boost to support programs that are already changing young lives across New South Wales.
Posted inGeneral News, Mental Health
UNE offers free emergency psychological first aid
The University of New England Psychology Clinic and UNE School of Psychology are supporting the local community with Emergency Psychological First Aid following the demolition derby car
accident in Walcha on Saturday evening.
Posted inArts, Education, Good News
Calrossy Student’s tribute artwork earns ARTEXPRESS nomination
When Annabelle Sayad, a Year 12 student at Calrossy Anglican School at Tamworth, began creating her visual arts body of work for her HSC, she didn’t expect it to become a deeply personal tribute.
Posted inBusiness, Energy, Guyra, Invergowrie, Walcha
EWON to hold drop-in sessions in New England region 19-20 November
The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will visit Invergowrie, Walcha and Guyra on 19-20 November to speak with landholders and community members about renewable energy infrastructure concerns.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Good News, Investigation
I Do Entertainment: former club DJ chooses love over late nights in new venture
Tamworth’s newest wedding and events DJ is swapping strobe lights for sparkler exits, club crowds for couples in love, and the thump of nightlife for a job that comes with a whole lot more joy.