One of Armidale’s best known and oldest schools will proudly celebrate 130 years of operation this weekend.

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.
Regional Australia’s oldest commercial FM radio station, Moree’s NOWFM, turns 35
NOWFM turns 35 today! Holding the title of regional Australia’s oldest commercial radio station, the broadcasting powerhouse has seen many changes throughout its lifetime but is still going strong.
NSW Country Rugby Union Championships kick off in Tamworth this weekend
Rugby union players from across the state will descend on Tamworth this weekend for the hotly contested NSW Country Rugby Union Championships.
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
“Our Future in Farming”: The 41st annual Primex Agricultural Field Day is on this weekend
Norco Primex Field Day will deliver our future in farming showcasing advancements in sustainable farming and primary industries this weekend.
Gunnedah residents invited to first ever Welcome Markets
Gunnedah Shire Council and Two Rivers Arts Council will team up on Saturday to host the first ever Welcome Markets in Wolseley Park.
Local high school music teacher triumphs at National Band Championships
Local high school music teacher Bruce Myers has returned home victorious from the 2025 Australian National Band Championships.
Bag a bargain at the Armidale Rotary Book Fair
Armidale Rotary’s Book Fair is back in 2025 with a treasure trove of books and more to entice all book lovers to make the journey.
Uralla and Inverell to benefit from NSW Government’s Fast-Track home plan
More than 1,200 homes are set to be fast-tracked with Uralla and Inverell the latest recipients of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
NSW Government moves to legalise virtual fencing for cattle
In a move that will bring NSW legislation in line with Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, the NSW Government has announced that they will legalise virtual fencing for cattle in the state.