“I won’t go back”: bouncing back to the New England
Paul McLachlan's path has been a bit of a boomerang, but he finds his home back in the New England the only place he’d like to be.
Calls for reform to save festival industry
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and Tamworth Country Music Festival organiser Barry Harley have called for reforms needed to save the festival sector
Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins
Cash may no longer be king but those who want to use it to buy a coffee or store wealth should be able to do so according to Michelle Bullock.
Ticks all the boxes: Making Glen Innes a forever home
When cinema buff and avid volunteer Jennifer Body and her husband decided to leave Gin Gin in Queensland, they wanted to make this move their last. They chose Glen Innes.
MLA and GRDC join forces in $2.1m initiative to support mixed farming businesses
A new $2.1 million, four-year pilot project designed to put more dollars in the pockets of mixed farming businesses
A young champion’s break through year – 12 months in the making
In 2023, Mack Oxley crossed the finish line in 14th place at the NSW PSSA Cross Country Championships and decided 2024 would be his year.
Werris Creek ready for North Tamworth in Group 4
Werris Creek are prepared for one of the most important home games as they line up against North Tamworth today.
Boggabri ready to upset Dungowan in Group 4
Boggabri Kangaroos might have lost to Moree last week, but that might have created a bigger headache for Dungowan this Saturday.
The grass is always greener: Why we’re writing stories about people who have moved to the New England
Our New England communities are undergoing a profound change, so in this investigative series, we're finding out from our new arrivals what brought them here and how they're finding their new homes.
“The decision of our lives”: Specialist obstetrician thrives in Tamworth
A highly skilled obstetrician, gynaecologist, and laparoscopic surgeon, Dr Blake Knapman is very much a local, and happy to have been able to return home after two decades away.