Country music’s big night was a great success last night, returning to normal after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, with the youngest ever winner picking up a Golden Guitar and a surprise win for male artist of the year.
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Slim Dusty Centre officially one of the best Grey Nomad experiences
The Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey has been shortlisted as a finalist in Best Grey Nomad Attraction for the Grey Nomad Awards.
Family fun and fierce competition at Armidale Rugby Carnival
Local rugby teams in the under-11s and 12s age group will have a chance to win the Kookaburra Cup for the first time at the upcoming Australian Rail and Track Corporation Gala Carnival, taking place in Armidale on 7 September.
Green Gully Track highlighted in new walking campaign
The Green Gully track, part of the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, has been included in a new State Government walking trail campaign
A unique nugget of gold rush history on the market in Nundle
A property steeped in the rich gold rush history is up for sale in Nundle, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of the region’s heritage.
Shave and save: Tanya’s fundraiser to support koalas and breast cancer awareness
Tanya, who has spent a year and a half helping
rescue and rehabilitate koalas in her community, is now facing her own battle with breast cancer. However, she’s not letting it stop her from making a difference.
Inverell’s main street transformed by youth artwork
The creativity of local youth will be on show in the Inverell CBD this week with the unveiling of a new public art initiative in Otho Street and Byron Street.
Local Latin dancers shine at Latinfest
Ten passionate local dancers have just returned home to the New England following an exciting weekend at the inaugural Port Macquarie Latinfest.
New exhibitions at NERAM drawing on artistic process
A trio of new exhibitions – featuring drawings from the NERAM collections, will be opening at NERAM this week.
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
