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Penelope Shaw

Penelope Shaw is a freelance writer for the New England Times. With a background in English Literature, she will always have a special place in her heart for anything to do with books or live performance. In her free time she loves the outdoors, spending time with her family, reading and exercising.

Posted inBusiness, Feature, Inverell

Fresh leadership for Inverell Chamber: Monique Krause steps up as President

blankby Penelope Shaw8 hours agoNovember 6, 2025

The Inverell Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new president, with local business owner Monique Krause stepping into the role, bringing with her a mix of marketing expertise, community spirit, and fresh ideas for the future of local business.

Posted inBusiness, Feature, Glen Innes, Good News

Bittersweet brew: The Coffee Incident for sale as owner prepares for new arrival

blankby Penelope Shaw1 day agoNovember 4, 2025

After nearly six years at the heart of Glen Innes’s coffee scene, much-loved local café The Coffee Incident has officially gone on the market, and for the happiest of reasons

Posted inLifestyle, Uralla

Support local this Christmas with a Seasons of New England hamper

blankby Penelope Shaw3 days agoNovember 4, 2025

This Christmas, skip the shopping centre chaos and give a gift that’s packed with local flavour, heart, and a personal delivery from the New England to your door.

Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services, Youth

Headspace launches new hobby groups to help young people connect

blankby Penelope Shaw5 days agoNovember 2, 2025

Headspace Armidale is inviting young people aged 12 to 25 to get creative, social, and inspired through a new series of hobby and connection groups launching in November.

Posted inArmidale Regional, What's on

Piddingtons Funeral Home opens its doors for a welcoming community day

blankby Penelope Shaw5 days agoNovember 4, 2025

For more than 120 years, Piddingtons Funeral Home & Crematorium has been a cornerstone of care and compassion in the Armidale community. This long-standing local business, trusted across generations, is inviting residents to step behind the scenes and discover more about its work at a special Open Day on Saturday, 8 November, from 10am to 1pm.

Posted inAgriculture, Croppa Creek, What's on

Vintage machinery springs to life at Croppa Creek Classic

blankby Penelope ShawOctober 31, 2025October 30, 2025

From 14 to 16 November this year, the annual Croppa Creek Classic Harvest – dubbed “A Walk Back in Time” – will bring the past to life as vintage harvesters, tractors and horse‑drawn wagons roll into action on a family‑farm site slightly east of the township of Croppa Creek.

Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth Regional, What's on

From clinics to competition: riders ready for the 2025 TSPH Campdraft

blankby Penelope ShawOctober 29, 2025October 28, 2025

Tamworth is gearing up for three days of skill, horsemanship, and community spirit as the countdown begins for the 2025 TSPH Clinic Participant’s Campdraft, set to take place from 21–23 November at the picturesque Koobah Performance Horses property in Tamworth, NSW.

Posted inGood News, Quirindi, What's on

Sounds of the Season: a magical Christmas concert in Quirindi

blankby Penelope ShawOctober 25, 2025October 28, 2025

The festive spirit will shine brightly in Quirindi this November, as the community gathers for an evening of music, joy, and candlelit magic at Sounds of the Season – a special Christmas concert presented by Quirindi Rotary and Pursehouse Rural.

Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Arts, Business, Good News

Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard: handmade magic and a growing online adventure

blankby Penelope ShawOctober 24, 2025October 28, 2025

From hand-crafted dragons and whimsical dolls to enchanted accessories, this family-run business has become a beloved name for anyone who believes in the magic of make-believe. But wait… there’s more…

Posted inGood News, Markets and Fairs, Uralla

Fairy magic to return to Uralla in November

blankby Penelope ShawOctober 23, 2025October 24, 2025

Mark your calendars and dust off your wings — the Uralla Fairy Festival is coming back on Saturday, 22 November 2025, from 9:30 am to 1 pm.

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