A shopfront that began as a nervous experiment on Saturdays is about to celebrate its first birthday, with the woman behind New England Cake Co. crediting the Armidale community for turning a side hustle into a full-time business.
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 inArmidale, Arts, Exhibitions and performances
NERAM opens doors to emerging artists with 40 Under 40 exhibition
The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale is calling on emerging artists and artisans from across the region to submit work for its end of year exhibition, 40 Under 40.
Posted inGuyra, Hunting and Fishing, Markets and Fairs
Guyra gears up for another big TroutFest weekend
Guyra’s TroutFest is back for another long weekend of markets, art, music and fishing, even as a smaller committee juggles a few last-minute changes.
Posted inEmployment, Good News, Indigenous, Inverell
Inverell’s Tahnee Capon turns hardship into hope through education
A Kamilaroi woman who spent a year couch surfing before living in a converted bus has been named a 2026 Adult Learners Week Ambassador, crediting study with turning her life around from homelessness to a career helping others in Inverell.
Posted inArts, Exhibitions and performances, Hunter
New England artists take centre stage at Sculptures in the Garden
Three New England artists are set to feature at this year’s Sculptures in the Garden, the popular outdoor exhibition returning to Mudgee for its 16th year.
Posted inArmidale, Expos, conferences and meetings, Sustainable Living
Orange Is the New Black star brings clean energy career push to Armidale
She swapped a Hollywood career and a US Green Card for a mission to get regional Australians into clean energy jobs, and this month actor Yael Stone is bringing that mission to Armidale.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
NEGS Armidale to honour former principal Dr Jan Milburn at special morning tea
Armidale’s NEGS is inviting alumni, former staff and regional families back to campus next month to celebrate the legacy of Dr Jan Milburn OAM, who led the school as principal for 16 years.
Posted inLegal, Social issues and services, Volunteering
New volunteers needed to support vulnerable people through the courts in the New England
The Justice Advocacy Service is calling on people in Tamworth and Gunnedah to volunteer their time, as a shortage of local support workers leaves vulnerable clients navigating the legal system alone.
Posted inArmidale, Sustainable Living, What's on
Sustainable stylist Nina Gbor to host clothes swap workshop in Armidale
Armidale locals will get the chance to learn from one of Australia’s leading sustainable fashion voices next month, as eco-stylist Nina Gbor brings a styling workshop and clothes swap to the New England region.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Fundraiser
Armidale’s 19 for 19 challenge moves to spectacular new home at Warrane Station
The 19 for 19 Challenge will take place at a new location this year, with organisers moving the beloved Armidale fundraising walk to Warrane Station for 2026.