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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, Training and courses

The University of the Third Age shares knowledge from some of our region’s most brilliant minds

blankby Penelope ShawJune 23, 2023

Want to learn a new skill or hobby? It might be time to acquaint yourself with the multi-talented Armidale University of the Third Age (U3A).

Posted inArmidale, Training and courses

Armidale’s House of Jackson to share boutique quilting skills in a series of workshops

blankby Penelope ShawJune 17, 2023

Armidale’s House of Jackson is now offering a range of quilting classes to help you perfect your technique or learn something new

Posted inArts, What's on

$25k prize on offer in regional photography competition

blankby Penelope ShawJune 10, 2023

Galah is once again running its annual Regional Photography Prize and, with $25,000 up for grabs for the winner, it’s worth dusting the camera off and taking your best shot of your local area. 

Posted inSocial issues and services, Tenterfield

Tenterfield Youth Precinct on track for June opening

blankby Penelope ShawJune 3, 2023

It’s been many years in the making but the first stage of the new Tenterfield Youth Precinct is nearly ready for action.

Posted inIndigenous, What's on

Community to come together at Myall Creek Massacre memorial

blankby Penelope ShawMay 28, 2023

People from around the country will once again gather on June 11 to remember the atrocities committed at Myall Creek in 1838.

Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire

Olympic dreams driving new equine and livestock centre plans in Glen Innes

blankby Penelope ShawMay 27, 2023

Glen Innes is setting its sights on being part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics with the development of an international grade Indoor Equine and Livestock Centre.

Posted inBusiness, Tenterfield

Tenterfield Business Awards back after three year hiatus

blankby Penelope ShawMay 24, 2023

For the first time since 2019, the Tenterfield Business Awards are back for 2023, planned for September 16.

Posted inArmidale, Indigenous

Crossing the bridge to Reconciliation in Armidale

blankby Penelope ShawMay 22, 2023

Armidale ANTaR will once again host their annual bridge walk in celebration and commemoration of National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week on May 28.

Posted inSport, Tamworth

NCHA Futurity offers $700k in prizes over two weeks of action

blankby Penelope ShawMay 14, 2023

Cutting fans from around the country are poised to descend on Tamworth once more as the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity gallops into town. The NCHA says it is […]

Posted inWhat's on

Get ready for National Simultaneous Storytime 2023

blankby Penelope ShawMay 13, 2023

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is back for its 23rd year and, as always, offers a great way to get your little ones engaged in reading and literacy.

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Armidale 11.2°
6° - 17°
Showers increasing
Glen Innes 11.2°
4° - 16°
Showers increasing
Gunnedah 14.7°
11° - 19°
Rain
Inverell 12.3°
8° - 20°
Showers increasing
Narrabri 16.6°
12° - 19°
Rain
Moree 15.1°
12° - 22°
Showers
Quirindi 12.6°
8° - 19°
Showers
Tamworth 14.9°
9° - 20°
Showers
Tenterfield 12.3°
6° - 19°
Showers increasing
Uralla 17.5°
14° - 33°
Partly cloudy
Walcha 11.2°
4° - 15°
Showers increasing
Windy
Wee Waa 16.6°
12° - 20°
Rain

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