Loans from the National Gallery of Australia, Sharing the Collection program of two significant Australian female artists, Grace Crowley and Grace Cossington Smith. Of particular significance to our region are the pieces created by Grace Crowley, a talented artist from the small town of Barraba, located nearby to Tamworth. Crowley’s early works reflect the […]
The 2025 Local Government Blood Challenge will take place from Tuesday 1 July to Tuesday 30 September. The challenge invites local councils from all over Australia to take part and raise awareness of the importance of donating blood. Tamworth Regional Council has taken part in the challenge for the past 8 years and are excited […]
P R E S E N T P L A C E Armando Chant – Sadhbha Cockburn – Justine Roche – Belinda Yee PRESENT / PLACE explores the idea of landscape not as something fixed or distant, but as something alive shaped by memory, time, and our presence within it. In this exhibition, landscape becomes place: not […]
Operation Art is an annual exhibition celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. This collection of artworks has been created by students in the New England and North Coast regions of NSW. Of […]
Save the date! The Manilla Bushman’s Carnival Annual Campdraft is set for 5th–7th September, 2025. Come along for an action-packed weekend of campdrafting as we proudly reveal our brand new camp, backyards, and surface. Interested in sponsoring our 2025 event? Get in touch with us via our Facebook page. We’d love your support!
Impressions is a group exhibition featuring the Black Gully Printmakers, a diverse group of artists and print enthusiasts who come together to develop their own practice in the studio space in the Museum of Printing, NERAM. Impressions asks the artists to ‘consider a place, event, moment or person who has had a significant influence on […]
This September, Lifeline New England North West invites you to take part in the Out of the Shadows Walk 2025—a powerful community event held in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. Every day in Australia, we lose 9 lives to suicide. To honour them, we walk 9 kilometres—one for each life lost. While World Suicide […]
Councillor Catch Ups are starting again for 2025. Late last year, many community members engaged with Councillors at Nundle, Manilla and Kootingal to discuss local issues important to them. Councillor Catch Ups are an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and raise any concerns. Next catchup at BARRABA: Saturday 6 September at the Nandewar Historical Society […]
Saturday 6th September, 11:30am, Oxley Bowling Club Tickets $25 includes coffee/tea, assorted sandwiches and sweet delights Performances on the day from local Tamworth business, Soul Embrace Bellydance - Shimmy Mob dancers. Proceeds from the day to go to charity - Tamworth Family Support Services Ticket purchases can be made through - dancewithwendy.net Further details contact […]
Step into the beauty of the natural world and capture it through art, observation, and reflection in this hands-on nature journaling workshop with ecologist and illustrator Henrietta Mooney. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned sketcher, this immersive session invites you to slow down, look closely, and connect with the landscapes and wildlife of […]
The Rural Runway 2025 An exclusive event highlighting the creativity of regional and rural designers. The event is held to bring city and country together to celebrate fashion and community. Guests will have access to browse from bespoke stalls. All inclusive canapés and beverages. Gift bags for all attendees. A runway show featuring guest speakers […]
Step back in time for an evening of history, poetry, and fine dining at the Bendemeer Hotel on Saturday, 6th September. Celebrate the official launch of Peter Spencer’s I Am Captain Thunderbolt with a special reading, book signing, and captivating poetry from Dean Skewes and Kym Hadley. Enjoy a delicious three-course alternate-drop meal for $48 […]
Presley, Orbison & Cash “One Night in Memphis” is the show that brings together 3 of the world’s greatest and most popular performers Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash showcasing the greatest Rock n Roll songs of the early years of the 1950s & 1960s. It has toured all over Australia to sell out […]
Presented by 2340 Big Band Rockin’ the songs made famous by the screen In 2024, the 2340 Big Band explored the swinging jazz tunes made famous by the screen, both big and small. In 2025, they return to present Sounds of the Screen, but now with a focus on the rock songs made famous by films and TV […]