The Bolt Inn has been voted Best Pub in the New England, adding to the Best Restaurant already on their mantle – just one year after reopening.
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, Business
East Armidale Store serves up another win
East Armidale Store, a go-to for locals craving classic takeaway favourites, has bon Best Take Away Food for the second year.
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Narrabri Shire
Bouncing back: Endangered bandicoot thrives in NSW after historic reintroduction
Nearly two years after their return to the wilds of north-western NSW, the endangered Shark Bay Bandicoot is thriving in its new home within the Pilliga State Conservation Area
Posted inCroppa Creek, Good News, Lifestyle
Croppa Creek Store’s ‘Nostalgia Oven’ reignites a passion for local recipes
In a time where most seem to find their next recipe online and cookbooks are seemingly becoming a thing of the past, Croppa Creek Store is reconnecting with the little town’s history, one recipe at a time.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Inverell
Paws-itively awesome: Inverell Barnyard wins Best Pet Store
Inverell Barnyard has proved themselves to be leaders of the pack, taking out the title of Best Pet Store in the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Lifestyle
Calm Beauty Co crowned Best Beautician for the second time
For the second year in a row, Calm Beauty Co in Armidale has been named Best Beautician in Best in the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Armidale Building Supplies nails it to take our Best Hardware Store
Armidale Building Supplies has been crowned Best Hardware Store in Best in the New England 2025, with local love outshining chains again.
Posted inBusiness, Walcha
Quality cuts and consistency earn Cross Bros another top spot in BITNE
This marks the second year in a row the beloved local butchery has walked away from Best in the New England victorious, with them taking out the Best of the Best award for Quality in 2024.
Posted inArmidale
The Clique Curation wins BITNE: A big win for local makers
The Clique Curation has taken out a well-deserved win in the Craft Store category in our Best in the New England awards, and it’s easy to see why.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Tamworth
Ello’s Electrical powers ahead to win Best Electrician for the second year running
Tamworth-based Ello’s Electrical has once again proven its spark, winning their Best in the New England category for the second year running.