Twelve women have travelled from across Australia to attend a leadership retreat in Canberra, as part of the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Inverell Women’s and Children’s Refuge benefit from local generosity
Pathfinders in Inverell has welcomed a generous donation from New England Chiropractic, as part of the organisation’s annual Christmas giving initiative.
Armidale students podium at Bay to Bay Half Marathon
Gold medals for Armidale students in Half Marathon class, taking 5 of the 6 podium positions in their age group in the Bay to Bay Half Marathon from Gosford to Woy Woy last Sunday.
Discovery rail passes quietly disappear in ‘review’
Another service has been taken away from rural communities by stealth, with the NSW Government withdrawing the 3 and 6 month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes
International solar farm biodiversity expert comes to New England
Next Tuesday will see local expertise and international insight brought together at an event in Armidale to explore how solar farms can support biodiversity as well as energy generation.
New England youth gain educational boost
Young people in the New England region will be supported to improve their literacy and numeracy skills while achieving machine operation accreditation thanks to $50,000 in funding.
Tamworth digital artist finalist in Indigenous Storytellers scholarship
Tamworth digital artist and proud Gomeroi woman Tess Reading is in the running to receive a $10,000 scholarship after being named as a finalist in the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, proudly presented by Façon Magazine.
Trackside set to open this morning as Armidale’s newest community hub
A historic building in the heart of Armidale will be given a new lease on life this morning, with the grand opening of “Trackside” scheduled to begin at 10.15am.
Practically Perfect! PLC Armidale’s Mary Poppins starts Tuesday
Spit spot! Tickets are almost gone for PLC’s Mary Poppins at Armidale Town Hall starting on Tuesday.