Rowers from The Armidale School have delivered strong performances at the NSW Schoolgirl and Schoolboy Head of the River in Sydney, with podium finishes and season-best efforts across the board.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Goo Goo Muck: New group exhibition opens at The Loft Tamworth
A new group exhibition celebrating local artists will open at The Loft Tamworth on Saturday, bringing together ceramics, painting, textiles and installation.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Regional Academy Games launched in Tamworth
Regional sporting talent took centre stage in Tamworth with the official launch of the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games.
Posted inArmidale, Women
Armidale’s Kay Endres named Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year
Armidale councillor and community advocate Kay Endres has been named the 2026 Northern Tablelands Electorate Woman of the Year ahead of International Women’s Day.
Posted inArts, Education, Fundraiser, What's on
Internationally acclaimed pianist coming to Armidale this month
Music lovers in Armidale are being invited to enjoy two special concerts this month featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dr Yi-Yang Chen, with the events raising funds to support young musicians in the region.
Posted inAwareness Events, Education, Gunnedah, Manilla, Quirindi, Women
Women’s Week seeks to break barriers with deadly science
Girls in Gunnedah, Manilla and Quirindi will be at the centre of a statewide celebration next week, as culturally grounded STEM workshops roll into New England schools for NSW Women’s Week.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
‘Ready, Set, NEGS’ open morning for pre-K this Tuesday
New England Girls’ School will open its Junior School classrooms to local families next Tuesday as part of its “Ready, Set, NEGS” event, aimed at parents considering Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrolment.
Posted inArmidale, Fantastic Feb 26, Mental Health
Don’t wait to access support and protect your mental health
Local mental health practitioners say many people are still waiting too long before accessing counselling or psychological support.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, North Coast
Groovin back after two year break
Groovin The Moo is set to return in 2026 with a one-off show in Lismore, marking a carefully staged comeback
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council moves to reinforce public trust in code breach decision
Council has reaffirmed that former Cr Troy Arandale breached the Code of Conduct, following a review to address a procedural fairness oversight and reinforce public confidence in its decision-making.