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Lia Edwards

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

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, New England Surrounds, Travel

The Queensland festival that sounds like perfect New England

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 16, 2025July 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 EdwardsJuly 15, 2025July 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.

Posted inBusiness, Tenterfield, Tourism

Tenterfield’s special BnB wins the New England’s Best Accommodation again

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 10, 2025July 12, 2025

In a celebration of charm, care, and countryside beauty, The Bungalow & Ivy Leaf Chapel in Tenterfield has been crowned Best Accommodation in the Best in the New England for the second year in a row.

Posted inAgriculture, Ebor

Dutton Trout Hatchery reopens to public, boosting tourism in Ebor

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 9, 2025July 22, 2025

After a temporary closure to focus on essential animal husbandry tasks, the Dutton Trout Hatchery is now fully open to the public seven days a week from 9am to 3pm.

Posted inArmidale, Energy, Expos, conferences and meetings

Helping locals plug into cheaper home batteries

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 8, 2025July 10, 2025

A free community event in Armidale this Thursday night promises to demystify the world of battery storage and help locals tap into the new federal rebate for home batteries.

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