The pioneering Kiwi band Split Enz will take centre stage as the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest is resurrected for Easter 2026.
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Tamworth Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo doubles in size for 2025
Tamworth’s huge lifestyle event is back and it’s bigger than ever, with the Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo returning later this month.
Posted inBallina Shire, Beaches and Surf, Coffs Harbour, Community development, Environment, Local News
North Coast beaches ready as patrol season begins
North Coast surf lifesavers are back on patrol as the red and yellow flags go up this weekend, marking the start of the 2025–26 Surf Life Saving season and a renewed focus on water safety across regional beaches.
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Accommodation in New England takes a quirky twist
Have you noticed some odd buildings around the New England? It seems that New England accommodation is getting a little quirky, and visitors love it!
Posted inArts, Lifestyle, Local News, News
52nd Art and Ceramics Exhibition to be held at Arts Gunnedah in August
Arts Gunnedah will once again be holding their annual Art and Ceramics Exhibition this August, and there’s still time to get your artwork in with entries closing on Tuesday.
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Community’s plea to Bonza to keep Sunshine Coast Route
New England locals have taken to social media over the announcement that Bonza will no longer offer the Tamworth to Sunshine Coast route.
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Tamworth Regional Gallery opens three new art installations
Three new art installations celebrating local art, contemporary Australian drawing and dual perspectives of bird life are on display at the Tamworth Regional Gallery this weekend
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Sit at the Chef’s Table at the Deepwater Hotel
Since reopening last September, the Deepwater Pub has taken on the role of ‘mental health pub’ and introduced monthly Chef’s Table dinners
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Bonza takes off from Tamworth
New Englanders can now fly direct from Tamworth to Melbourne or the Sunshine Coast with the launch of the new Tamworth routes for new airline Bonza.
Posted inLifestyle, News, Recreation
Get the kids out of the house for free!
The NSW Office of Sport is offering free Holiday Break camps to kids aged 12-15 from regional NSW in the April school holidays.