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Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth

16 to 25 January 2026

The Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth is an ungated event of ticketed and free shows rated in the top 10 in the world. The pinnacle event of the festival is the Golden Guitars - the Country Music Awards of Australia, held on the second Saturday of the festival where the who's who of Australian country music gathers with country music fans to see who will win a coveted Golden Guitar Award.

Visit FanZone to get up and personal with some of the country's favourite stars, or Family Zone where the kids will have the time of their lives with rides and attractions.
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Ministerial media release

First homes approved through Housing Delivery Authority pathway

The first project has been approved through the Minns Labor Government’s Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway, paving the way for homes to progress to construction.
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Tighter gun laws, reforms to bolster community safety pass NSW Parliament

Important reforms tightening gun laws, cracking down on hateful symbols, restricting public assemblies following a terrorist attack and giving police more tools to protect the community have passed NSW Parliament.
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Minns Government issues urgent plea to motorists to drive safely throughout summer holidays: Double demerits in force

The Minns Government will today issue an urgent plea for motorists to drive safely ahead of the busy holiday period, as traffic volumes increase across New South Wales and double demerits come into force. 
Ministerial media release

Waste levy rates for 2026-27

To provide certainty to industry and councils, the NSW Government has announced waste levy rates will not rise above the Consumer Price Index in the 2026–27 financial year.
Ministerial media release

Take care and plan ahead this summer

This Christmas-New Year break, communities across NSW are being encouraged to plan ahead to stay safe these holidays in the surf, on the water and as they visit bushfire-prone areas.

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