Kristin Murdock, Author at New England Times

Business brilliance on show across New England

by Kristin MurdockAugust 5, 2025August 9, 2025

Business excellence is lighting up the New England region as towns prepare for local award galas celebrating innovation, leadership, and community impact across a range of industries.

Pipes, ponies, and pub races at the Wee Waa Show

by Kristin MurdockAugust 4, 2025August 9, 2025

The Wee Waa Show is back this August with quirky attractions that guarantee a fun couple of days out.

Local festivals and shows, Narrabri

Celebrity Chef to headline Nosh Narrabri’s revamped food festival

by Kristin MurdockAugust 1, 2025August 2, 2025

Narrabri is set to become a foodie hotspot again this August, with organisers of Nosh Narrabri pulling out all the stops, including a headline cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Gary Mehigan.

Local festivals and shows, Mungindi

Mungindi Show returns with crowd favourites

by Kristin MurdockJuly 28, 2025July 30, 2025

The Mungindi Show is back with a packed three-day program set to draw crowds from near and far , and promises to be better than ever.

Guyra, Local festivals and shows

Snow Ball builds momentum in Guyra

by Kristin MurdockJuly 8, 2025July 10, 2025

The Guyra Snow Ball is back next month and if early ticket sales are anything to go by, it’s shaping up to be another sell-out event.

Good News, Sport, Tenterfield

Tenterfield social enterprise makes tracks

by Kristin MurdockJuly 2, 2025July 5, 2025

A bold vision to turn Tenterfield into a world-class mountain biking destination is becoming a reality, thanks to the passion of a small grassroots group, a lot of grit, and a crucial funding boost.

Armidale, Business

A real estate tree change brings a familiar brand back to Armidale

by Kristin MurdockJune 28, 2025June 30, 2025

A well-known name in rural property circles has returned to Armidale, with Nutrien Harcourts setting up shop once again after a four-year absence in town.

Glen Innes, Health

Glen Innes Health Hub fills gap with personal and private support

by Kristin MurdockJune 25, 2025June 27, 2025

The comfort of in-person support and the discretion of private telehealth access is a combination that’s proving vital in a region where psychological services are often scarce or distant.