A time-honoured bush skill is being brought back into the spotlight with the launch of the inaugural Billy Boiling Championships at the Peel Inn Hotel in Nundle.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inFire, Good News, Local News, Tamworth, Volunteering
Boost for fire preparedness as new trucks roll out across New England
Six new trucks have been presented and 45 local RFS volunteers honoured at an event in Tamworth, while the bush fire danger season has been permanently extended for Uralla, Walcha and Armidale.
Posted inBusiness, Walcha
Darks Plumbing takes the win – and Facebook – by storm
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, Grants and funding, Local News
Empowering locals to get creative with new arts grants
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.