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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 inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, New England Electorate

Meet Holly Masters, Family First Party, New England

blankby Penelope ShawApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Speech Pathologist and mother of two, Holly Masters, is stepping up as Family First Party’s Candidate for New England because she is passionate about family and freedom.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate

Meet Petrus Van Der Steen, Trumpet of Patriots, Parkes

blankby Penelope ShawApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Petrus Van Der Steen is stepping up to the election stage for the third time, contesting Parkes for the TOP.

Posted inAgriculture, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth

Tamworth to host international Angus expo

blankby Penelope ShawApril 24, 2025April 25, 2025

Mooove over, the Zoetis Angus EXPO is coming to Tamworth this May, featuring the largest display of registered Angus Cattle in the Southern Hemisphere.

Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth

Rivalry Rides Again: Three local lads ride for the PBR Monster Energy Origin Series

blankby Penelope ShawApril 23, 2025April 25, 2025

Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry is strapping in for another showdown — but this isn’t rugby, and it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Posted inGood News, Inverell, Sport, What's on

Have a hit for a good cause at the Annual Rotary Club of Inverell Open Golf Day

blankby Penelope ShawApril 20, 2025April 25, 2025

Get ready to tee off for Inverell Rotary Club’s Charity Open Golf Day next weekend.

Posted inAnimals, Environment, Narrabri Shire

Pilliga’s Bilby population flourishing

blankby Penelope ShawApril 17, 2025April 21, 2025

Our very own Aussie Easter Bunny, the Greater Bilby, is fighting its way back from the brink of extinction across Australia.

Posted inGunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional, Water

Gunnedah Mayor raises concerns about Intervalley Pipeline Plan

blankby Penelope ShawApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Gunnedah Shire Mayor Collen Fuller has raised concerns about the NSW Government’s plan to bolster Tamworth’s water supply using means like intervalley pipelines and off-river storage.

Posted inEnergy, Uralla

New England Solar recognised in Climate Council Choice Awards

blankby Penelope ShawApril 11, 2025April 12, 2025

The New England Solar Farm was recognised in the Climate Council Choice Awards for successfully integrating large-scale renewable energy with traditional farming.

Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, What's on

Celebrate Mother’s Day and bridal fashion throughout the ages in Glen Innes

blankby Penelope ShawApril 8, 2025April 10, 2025

Glen Food Hub will host a very special new Mother’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 13. Held at the Glen Innes Community Centre from 10 am to 12pm, the event will feature a scrumptious high tea and a showcase of some of the community’s most prized possessions – their wedding dresses!

Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Health, Parenting and kids

World Health Day Theme highlights the need for improved rural maternity care

blankby Penelope ShawApril 7, 2025April 9, 2025

Globally, nearly 300,000 women die each year from pregnancy or childbirth complications, and more than 2 million newborns do not survive their first month of life.

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