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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 inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research

UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS

blankby Penelope ShawMay 15, 2025May 17, 2025

UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.

Posted inAgriculture, Expos, conferences and meetings, Local News

“Our Future in Farming”: The 41st annual Primex Agricultural Field Day is on this weekend

blankby Penelope ShawMay 14, 2025May 17, 2025

Norco Primex Field Day will deliver our future in farming showcasing advancements in sustainable farming and primary industries this weekend.

Posted inGunnedah, Markets and Fairs

Gunnedah residents invited to first ever Welcome Markets

blankby Penelope ShawMay 12, 2025May 14, 2025

Gunnedah Shire Council and Two Rivers Arts Council will team up on Saturday to host the first ever Welcome Markets in Wolseley Park.

Posted inSchool News, Tamworth

Local high school music teacher triumphs at National Band Championships

blankby Penelope ShawMay 11, 2025May 14, 2025

Local high school music teacher Bruce Myers has returned home victorious from the 2025 Australian National Band Championships.

Posted inArmidale

Bag a bargain at the Armidale Rotary Book Fair

blankby Penelope ShawMay 10, 2025May 13, 2025

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.

Posted inEconomy, Housing, Inverell, Regional Development, Uralla

Uralla and Inverell to benefit from NSW Government’s Fast-Track home plan

blankby Penelope ShawMay 4, 2025May 3, 2025

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.

Posted inAgriculture, Local News

NSW Government moves to legalise virtual fencing for cattle

blankby Penelope ShawMay 1, 2025May 2, 2025

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.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Good News, Local News, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate

Where can I get a democracy sausage on election day?

blankby Penelope ShawApril 30, 2025May 3, 2025

One of the most important questions on May 3 will be… where can I get a democracy sausage? We’ve got a list of places!

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate

Meet Stephen Pope, Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party, Parkes

blankby Penelope ShawApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Frontline care worker and proud Gumbaynggirr man, Stephen Pope is stepping up as the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party candidate for Parkes.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate

Meet Mark Carter, One Nation, Parkes

blankby Penelope ShawApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Mark Carter is standing as the One Nation candidate for Parkes, and says he’s a man who values action over talk.

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