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Lia Edwards

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

Posted inBusiness, Feature, Walcha

Darks Plumbing takes the win – and Facebook – by storm

blankby Lia Edwards12 hours agoJuly 21, 2025

After a groundswell of community support during Best in the New England voting yesterday, Darks Plumbing Walcha has taken out the title of Best Plumber, and their very first Facebook post was to share the good news.

Posted inArts, Feature, Grants and funding, Local News

Empowering locals to get creative with new arts grants

blankby Lia Edwards2 days agoJuly 18, 2025

Grassroots creativity in the New England North West is getting a major boost, with applications now open for the 2025 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) grants.

Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Good News, Inverell, Sport and fitness events

Remembering Ty by casting a line in his honour this weekend

blankby Lia Edwards4 days agoJuly 17, 2025

More than 200 anglers are expected to hit the water at Copeton Dam this weekend for the inaugural Ty Edmonds Memorial Cod Classic

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, New England Surrounds, Travel

The Queensland festival that sounds like perfect New England

blankby Lia Edwards5 days agoJuly 16, 2025

You’d be forgiven for thinking a festival about wool, jazz, art, classic cars, and great food was an event happening in Armidale, but this “Jumpers and Jazz in July” is actually up the highway a bit.

Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, Training and courses

“Transformational” future leaders bootcamp coming to Tamworth

blankby Lia Edwards6 days agoJuly 15, 2025

A transformational leadership event aimed at developing the next generation of emotionally intelligent and influential leaders will be held in Tamworth later this month

Posted inArmidale, Business, Inverell

The bandit bests the outlaw: Bandit Automotive wins Best Mechanic

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025

It was high noon and spanners at ten paces, but when the dust settled and the grease was wiped away, the Bandit had bested the Outlaw.

Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News

Waldorf school brings UNE academics into the classroom to inspire students

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 13, 2025July 15, 2025

A new partnership between The Armidale Waldorf School and the University of New England is helping senior students explore future possibilities by connecting them with academics whose careers are driven by passion and purpose.

Posted inArts, Walcha

New England hat artist heads to Sheep and Wool Show with award-winning creations

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 13, 2025July 15, 2025

New England felt maker Jo Barr is heading to Ballarat next weekend, bringing her distinctive handcrafted hats and fashion pieces to the country’s biggest celebration of wool.

Posted inArmidale, Arts

Lost in Palm Springs opening at NERAM

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 11, 2025July 12, 2025

NERAM is pleased to present Lost in Palm Springs, a national touring exhibition that brings together the creative minds of 14 internationally recognised artists, photographers and thinkers.

Posted inArdglen, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure

Major roadworks on Waterfall Way and New England Highway next week

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Motorists are advised to expect changed traffic conditions on two key local roads from next week, with essential maintenance scheduled on Waterfall Way at Deer Vale and culvert repairs on the New England Highway at Ardglen.

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