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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 inGlen Innes, Local festivals and shows

Come and “get your kilt on” at the 2024 Australian Celtic Festival

blankby Penelope ShawApril 1, 2024

With just one month to go, get ready to dust off your kilts and head to the Standing Stones in Glen Innes from the 2nd to the 5th of May for the 32nd annual Australian Celtic Festival.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows

Cornfest returns to the Welder’s Dog Armidale

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 25, 2024

The Welder’s Dog Brewery in Armidale will host the third annual Cornfest Tour on Friday April 5, featuring some of the best names in country, folk and blues music

Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser

Kindly Animal Sanctuary puts out desperate call for community assistance

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 22, 2024

Kicking off with a koala tree planting session this Saturday, Kindly Animal Sanctuary needs your help for some major projects they are working on.

Posted inSport, Tamworth

Matildas star Alex Chidiac headlines Women in Sport event for local schoolgirls

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 20, 2024

Matildas soccer star, Alex Chidiac, has been recruited by Centacare to offer a one-off talk and Q & A session to local schoolgirls as a part of their Women in Sport Program next week.

Posted inArmidale, Arts

Inverell artist Alex Mason to collaborate with international make-up label Basics by B

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 14, 2024

Inverell artist Alex Mason can now add a collaboration with an international make-up brand to her list of impressive achievements. The artist was selected to provide artwork for Basics by B brand’s latest cosmetic product.

Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services

Women’s Shelter Armidale celebrates the opening of their new office in the mall

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 13, 2024

The Women’s Shelter Armidale have celebrated International Women’s Day with the grand opening of their new office.

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EFX Accountants and Advisors – helping small business learn how to do it better

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 11, 2024

A common misconception is that accountants are there for tax return time and that’s the end of your relationship with them for another year. EFX Accountants and Advisors is different.

Posted inLifestyle, Local News

Accommodation in New England takes a quirky twist

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 9, 2024

Have you noticed some odd buildings around the New England? It seems that New England accommodation is getting a little quirky, and visitors love it!

Posted inAshford

International Women’s Day: Ashford’s Susannah Simpson thinks smart and never gives up

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 8, 2024

Susannah Simpson’s selfless devotion to her family and community, particularly her work with Aussie Hay Runners, is an inspiration to many.

Posted inNarrabri

Streets set to light up for NarraBRIGHT 2024

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 7, 2024

NarraBRIGHT is back and brighter than ever for 2024. Now in its fourth year, the much-loved event will return to the streets if Narrabri this Friday.

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