Popular horse and dog handling aficionados are ready to battle it out at the first-ever Gwydir River Run from the 31st of March.

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.
Hugely popular Summer Surplus Preserving Workshop back for a second helping
After a booked out first session in January this year, ZNET Uralla is planning a second Summer Surplus Preserving Workshop in April.
Yarn bombing project knitting the Moree community together
The 2023 Moree Yarn Bombing Project and it’s set to bring colour to the town for the rest of the year.
Slow down and paint a river in Moree
Returning for its third year, The Painted River Project once again promises a unique and interactive weekend for locals and visitors to Moree.
Armidale to host the Australian Premiere of Award-Winning Short Film Rola [Stone]
Internationally acclaimed short film Rola [Stone],a collaboration between UNE and Anaiwan elders, will have its Australian premiere in Armidale on the 30th of March.
Christine Mansfield to headline at Moree On A Plate in May
Moree On A Plate is back again on Saturday, May 13th on the grounds of Moree Secondary College, with plenty on offer for foodies to enjoy.
Adventure Motorcycle Riding comes to the New England Region
‘Backside of the Great Divide’ is a new motorcycle adventure tour is coming to the New England on the 17th to the 19th March.
Dr Gal Winter brings culture to local kitchens
Local academic Dr Gal Winter is bringing her unique brand of food science out of the lab and into home kitchens via a series of workshops.
Regional Child, Youth and Families conference in Armidale focused on youths this year
The Regional Child, Youth and Families Conference will return to Armidale on Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of March.
Come and try sailing at Lake Keepit
If you don’t know your port from your starboard or the difference between a jib or a jibe, there’s an opportunity on the first weekend in March to fix that with Lake Keepit Sailing Club’s come and try days.