88.9fm Tamworth Radio

10/10/2025

🔥🎶 CASEY BARNES is showing no signs of slowing down! His hit “Rough Around The Edges” holds the #1 spot for the third week in a row on the 88.9fm Hottest Australian Country Hits chart! 💪

HAYLEY JENSEN’s “Country Soul” keeps steady at #2, while DYLAN WRIGHT climbs to #3 with “Find My Way.” 🚀 THE WET WHISTLES jump two spots to #4 with “My Home,” and THE WOLFE BROTHERS + ZAC & GEORGE round out the Top 5 with their powerhouse collab. 🙌

Catch all the action with Ray McCoy & Emma Bailey, Fridays 6–7pm on 88.9fm – the home of country, or tune in to the replay Sundays 5–6am! 📻✨

Proudly sponsored by South Tamworth Bowling Club 🎳💚

10/10/2025

👀ℹ️ All fire permits SUSPENDED tomorrow Saturday 11 October 2025 from midnight until 23:59pm in the Tamworth LGA due to high fire danger across the district.

10/10/2025

📚 Book lovers, rejoice! The popular Tamworth Lions Club Book Sale is back, kicking off Saturday, November 1st!

Got a shelf full of stories to share? The club is now accepting donations of books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, and records — all in good condition.

🕮 Drop your donations at The Pavilion, Paceway Tamworth (Showground Rd) anytime — just look for the sign!

Every item donated helps support the great work of the Lions Club in our community. ❤️

10/10/2025

🍔 🍺 It’s pub o’clock! You’re at your local—what’s your go-to order: a frosty beer, a fancy cocktail, or the ultimate pub snack? We’re taking imaginary orders—don’t hold back! 😎

09/10/2025

Even garlic has its little rituals! Before it hits the shower… well, let’s just say it gets cloved up! 🤣

Who knew veggies could be so cheeky? Happy Friday everyone!😎

09/10/2025

🎉 It’s the last weekend of the school holidays, and there’s still plenty to do around Tamworth! ❄️ Ice skating’s still on, 🎶 live music at your favourite spots, 🎣 Gone Fishing Day fun, local markets 🛍️, and the annual Scale Model Aircraft Rally taking to the skies ✈️.
Got an event coming up? Comment below or email [email protected] for events happening between 17–23 Oct!

09/10/2025

💰 Howdy's Guess the Gob jackpot just keeps climbing — it’s now sitting at a massive $1,880! 🎉

The mystery voice has everyone stumped, even with the clues “think sports” 🏆, “Australian” , and "still active" 🔍. Do you reckon you know who it is?

Tune in to 88.9fm at 8:10am tomorrow, listen for the cue, and call 6766 1889 with your best guess. One right answer and that $1,880 cash could be all yours! Proudly sponsored by Planet Fitness Tamworth 🤠

❌For the FULL LIST of wrong answers click the link👇
https://www.889fmtamworth.com.au/win

09/10/2025

🚗💨 Flashback time! It's the 1990s—what car are you cruising around in? Is it a sleek sports ride, a reliable family sedan, or maybe that unforgettable boxy station wagon? 😎

Drop your ride in the comments and let’s see whose car takes us straight back to the 90s! 🕺🎶

08/10/2025

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08/10/2025

🎵 This Week on the Ray McCoy's American Country Countdown Top 20!

Thomas Rhett & Blake Shelton still at #1 with “Old Tricks”! 🎉
From new hits climbing fast to favourites holding strong, see the songs making their mark this week.

Listen to the full countdown replay Saturday 5–6am on 88.9fm – Home of Country. Proudly brought to you by The Pub Group.

08/10/2025

👀 Looking for something fun for the kids tomorrow?

📚 Head to Centrepoint Tamworth for a morning of stories and creativity with the Central Northern Regional Library! 🎉

🕙 Story Time starts at 10am, followed by bookmark making at 11am in the Craft Hub (Ground Floor, opposite Donut King).

✨ Both activities are FREE and perfect for kids of all ages — plus, there are prizes for the best dressed book characters!

So dust off those Book Week costumes and enjoy a fun-filled morning out! 🦕💫

Tomorrow at Centrepoint Tamworth 📕

Join the amazing team from the Central Northern Regional Library for Story Time at Centrepoint Tamworth from 10am followed by bookmark making at 11am in our craft hub on the Ground Floor opposite Donut King.

Both activities are free for kids of all ages, and we have prizes for the best dressed booked characters.

That’s right mums and dads; you get a second use out of your Book Week costumes! 🦕

08/10/2025

Grab your rods and reels – it’s time for Gone Fishing Day at Keepit Dam! 🐟

The Lake Keepit Family Fishing Club, with support from OzFish and the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust, invites families, beginners, and seasoned anglers to a fun-filled day on Saturday 11th October 2025.

Kick off with the first cast at 8:30am from the Keepit Dam Clubhouse and enjoy activities all day until 4:00pm, including:
🎣 Tackle-tying and casting clinics
🎁 Rods, tackle, and prize giveaways
🎯 A fun afternoon carp toss competition
🌭 BBQ sausage sizzle and morning coffee van
🐟 And, of course, plenty of fishing in one of the region’s favourite waterways!

Event Details:
📅 Saturday 11 October 2025
📍 Lake Keepit Family Fishing Clubhouse, Keepit Dam
🕗 8:30am – 4:00pm
💰 Free – all welcome!

For more info or media enquiries, contact Anne Michie on 0432 258 983.
Get ready to cast a line and have some fun at Gone Fishing Day 2025!