Walcha shines at Tidy Towns awards

Key points

• Walcha has returned from the NSW Tidy Towns awards with a Local Hero award, a finalist spot and a commendation for its winter festival. Peter Blomfield of Walcha won the Local Heroes award in the smallest population category, which Coomba Park won.
• The Walcha Business Group was Highly Commended for WinterFest.
• Dungog was named Overall Winner and will represent NSW at the 2027 Australian Tidy Towns Awards, with judges praising its volunteer networks and community ownership.