Glen Innes’ beloved bakery Sweetie Pie’s Bake Shop has taken out 9 medals – 4 of them Gold! – at the annual Great Aussie Pie Competition.

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New England Contemporary Print Gallery re-opens with Australian Stories exhibition
After a brief hiatus over the Winter season, the New England Contemporary Print Gallery is now open again to the public.
Understanding the Voice evening to be held at Tamworth Town Hall
Tamworth Town Hall will host an evening of community conversation surrounding the Voice to Parliament and the upcoming referendum on Monday 25 September.
New song and dance classes celebrating Anaiwan culture in Armidale
The Nēwara Aboriginal Corporation want to say Dhanggana (Hello) and invite the local community to join with them in learning and celebrating Anaiwan language and dance.
First year of ASFWF science-fiction writing prize a huge success
The results are now in and the first ever Australian Science Fiction Writers Foundation (ASFWF) competition winners have been announced.
Tamworth Textile Triennial opens Saturday
Tamworth Regional Gallery will launch its 5th Textile Triennial this Saturday 9 September with a weekend of activities.
Uber Eats is now delivering in Armidale
Popular food delivery service Uber Eats will launch in Armidale this week, with local restaurant An Indian Affair one of the first to sign up.
Get ready to Dance, Create and Evolve at New England’s biggest belly dance event
Regardless of whether you’re a belly dancing enthusiast or you’re new to dancing, there will be something for all abilities to enjoy at the Dance Create Evolve Event this October.
Aboriginal artisan micro market part of NAIDOC week celebrations at Keeping Place this Saturday
Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place (ACCKP) is poised to launch their new art exhibition – For Our Elders with a two day special event this weekend.
NEGS Main Event heralds 50 proud years of the school’s equestrian heritage
NEGS Equestrian Centre will throw open its doors on Friday the 15th of September with the community invited to mark the 50-year anniversary of the school’s equestrian history.