Yvette Stanton named the winner of the 2025 Roma Field Award for Traditional Embroidery in the Tutors and Past Winners Category.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inCrime, National News
Light a candle tonight for Chanukah Massacre victims
All Australians are being encouraged to light a candle and put it in a front window of their home at 6.47pm tonight to show support for those affected by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last night.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Weather
Storm warning issued for New England as thunderstorms approach
Severe thunderstorms are set to continue across the New England and surrounding region, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of damaging winds, large hail and intense rainfall likely to cause flash flooding.
Posted inArts, Tamworth
Mini Gather & Trade brings local Aboriginal art to Carols in the Park
This year’s Baiada Carols in the Park in Tamworth is set to shine even brighter, with Arts North West confirming it will host a special Mini Gather & Trade pop-up stall celebrating Aboriginal creativity from across the New England North West.
Posted inGood News, Inverell, Youth
Inverell Youth Advisory Council plans huge 2026
The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has wrapped up a whirlwind year, presenting its annual report to Council and signalling that 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting.
Posted inAwareness Events, Deepwater
Deepwater locals urged to register for 2026 Black Dog Ride One Dayer
Locals in the Deepwater area are being encouraged to throw their support behind next year’s Black Dog Ride One Dayer, with registrations now open
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Tourism
Narrabri CBD to come alive with return of Christmas Pop-Up Shop
Narrabri Shire Council is once again bringing festive cheer and local foot traffic to the heart of the CBD with the return of its annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop, now in its fifth year.
Posted inArmidale, Disability, Narrabri, Tamworth
Communities invited to celebrate IDPwD 2025
Communities across the New England region are gearing up to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) this Wednesday, with a fantastic line-up of events
Posted inGunnedah, Sport
Herrick seals second national title as Dunker dominates Gunnedah TT round
A huge crowd returned to Gunnedah’s Balcary Park on Sunday for the final day of the Yamaha BLU CRU Aussie Flat Track Nationals, where Thomas Herrick claimed his second Pro 450 championship
Posted inHealth, Local News
More telehealth options for allied health care with new service
Accessing physiotherapy and dietetics support has now become easier, with The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia launching new virtual allied health services