It’s no secret that Tamworth is a favourite destination when it comes to family-friendly activities. With sprawling parks, walking and biking tracks, tourist attractions, cultural and historical sites and kid-friendly spaces, it’s no wonder so many flock to the Country Music Capital when looking to spend quality time with their families. And if you frequent the Tamworth region, you might be familiar with what's on the menu when it comes to the usual places to go and things to do while in town, but have you ever heard of The Monster Jump?

Each year in Australia, 90 children and adolescents are diagnosed with sarcoma. Sadly, the rate of survival for those diagnosed with high-risk osteosarcoma (bone cancer) is still only 50 per cent. Anya’s Wish and the 19 for 19 Challenge is on a mission to change this statistic and, thanks to the resounding support of the Armidale and regional NSW community, along with Tour de Rocks and Tour de Cure, world-first research breakthroughs are being discovered. This year’s 19 for 19 Challenge will be held on Sunday 20 October, and continue to raise funds for this crucial line of research.  It will also forever honour Anya, a vibrant, kind, remarkable young woman who fought to the end. Here’s how her dying wish has changed the face of osteosarcoma treatment forever, as told by her mother Liz Egan.

It’s been a decade since one woman made the brave decision to address the elephant in the room and conceive the inaugural White Elephant Ball. The event has been bringing a voice to those struggling with ill mental health in the New England North West region of NSW ever since.

The Young Farmer Business Program (YFBP) is on a mission to arm young farmers with the tools they need to take their business to the next level. Enter the 2024 Young Farmer Business Program Conference, happening in Armidale NSW, 16-17 May.

Spotlight on: The Big Chill artists. FOUND Regional gives you a rundown on the incredible line-up of musos set to grace the 2024 Big Chill stage in Armidale, NSW.

So you think there’s no place for emotion in science or the broader workplace, for that matter? UNE geologist, palaeontologist, Superstar of STEM and sci-fi film buff, Marissa Betts, begs to differ.

Get the lowdown on the Dungowan Day Out, the must-do, be-seen-at event on the 2024 Taste Tamworth Festival calendar