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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.
Armidale’s House of Jackson to share boutique quilting skills in a series of workshops
Armidale’s House of Jackson is now offering a range of quilting classes to help you perfect your technique or learn something new
$25k prize on offer in regional photography competition
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.
Tenterfield Youth Precinct on track for June opening
It’s been many years in the making but the first stage of the new Tenterfield Youth Precinct is nearly ready for action.
Community to come together at Myall Creek Massacre memorial
People from around the country will once again gather on June 11 to remember the atrocities committed at Myall Creek in 1838.
Olympic dreams driving new equine and livestock centre plans in Glen Innes
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.
Tenterfield Business Awards back after three year hiatus
For the first time since 2019, the Tenterfield Business Awards are back for 2023, planned for September 16.
Crossing the bridge to Reconciliation in Armidale
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.
NCHA Futurity offers $700k in prizes over two weeks of action
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 […]
Get ready for National Simultaneous Storytime 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.