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Lia Edwards

Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.

Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Multi-sport high performance camp at NEGS next month

blankby Lia Edwards2 days agoJanuary 14, 2026

NEGS Armidale will host a one day High Performance Camp next month, bringing elite coaches and specialist presenters to Armidale to mentor young athletes from across the region.

Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth

Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday

blankby Lia Edwards2 days agoJanuary 14, 2026

One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.

Posted inLocal News

Shout a mate some practical help

blankby Lia Edwards3 days agoJanuary 13, 2026

Sober in the Country is taking its message about alcohol harm national, with a new fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 million to expand support for rural Australians.

Posted inLocal News, Money

New Englanders leaving $5m unclaimed

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 6, 2026January 9, 2026

Almost $5.05 million in unclaimed money is sitting in accounts linked to New England and North West addresses, with thousands of locals potentially unaware they are owed anything at all.

Posted inNarrabri, What's on

Brekkie on the Bridge marks farewell to Narrabri landmark

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 3, 2026January 12, 2026

Narrabri residents will have the chance to farewell one of the town’s most recognisable pieces of infrastructure before it disappears from the landscape

Posted inHousing, Local News

Dozens turned away daily from homelessness services in NSW, with New England among hardest-hit regions

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 1, 2026December 31, 2025

More than 3,400 people sought help from homelessness services in New England and North West last year, with many turned away as providers struggled to keep up with soaring demand.

Posted inGeneral News

Where to ring in the New Year tonight

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 31, 2025January 9, 2026

From picnic rugs on local ovals to packed pub dance floors and long-awaited fireworks displays, communities across New England are preparing to ring in 2026

Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows

The Wiggles set to return to Tamworth with biggest show yet

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 29, 2025January 13, 2026

The Wiggles are heading back to Tamworth, bringing one of the most recognisable names in children’s entertainment to the city once again as part of the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival celebrations.

Posted inArmidale, Memorials and funerals

Large crowd turns out to support Jewish Community in Armidale

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 21, 2025December 25, 2025

Hundreds of locals came to the Armidale Mall on Saturday morning to take part in a memorial event to show support for the Jewish Community after last weekend’s Chanukah Massacre.

Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News, Tamworth

New England boarding schools celebrate standout 2025 HSC results

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 19, 2025December 20, 2025

The New England region’s boarding schools are celebrating exceptional performances in the 2025 Higher School Certificate.

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