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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 inSport, Tenterfield

Gravel n Granite bike race rides again

blankby Penelope ShawFebruary 23, 2023

After an exceptionally successful first year in 2022, the Gravel n Granite Bike Race is set to return to Tenterfield this March.

Posted inGeneral News

All things cars on show in Gunnedah’s Weeks of Speed

blankby Penelope ShawFebruary 22, 2023April 6, 2025

Weeks of Speed is returning to Gunnedah from Saturday the 4th of March to Sunday the 26th of March

Posted inRoads and Infrastructure

$5000 for young country people to buy safer cars

blankby Penelope ShawFebruary 21, 2023

Plans have been announced for an upcoming trial to help fund young drivers in country areas to buy safer cars.

Posted inCrime, Guyra

Uncivil disputes: the perfect rural crime

blankby Penelope ShawFebruary 7, 2023

In the wake of the recent closure of Little Black Duck Café in Guyra, there have been a number of cases of reported theft and fraud the police don’t seem to be interested in.

Posted inInverell, Lifestyle

Free sustainable fashion workshop in Inverell

blankby Penelope ShawFebruary 4, 2023

Inverell Shire Council will be running a two-day workshop for young people over two weekends in February all about sustainable fashion.

Posted inDelungra, Entertainment, Indigenous

Local Gamilaraay woman scores two places in Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 29, 2023

In what proved to be a bumper year for Australian artists, local Gamilaraay woman, Thelma Plum, has claimed not one, but two places in Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown.

Posted inEntertainment, Glen Innes, Lifestyle

Minerama fossicking, gem and jewellery show returns to Glen Innes

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 28, 2023

NSW’s largest annual fossicking and gemstone show, Minerama, will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of March.

Posted inBusiness, Crime, Guyra, Local News

Sudden closure of Little Black Duck leaves locals to pick up the pieces

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 24, 2023

After being open for less than two months, Guyra’s stylish new café, Little Black Duck Food Company, has suddenly closed its doors, reportedly leaving staff, suppliers and local property owners out of pocket.

Posted inBundarra, Entertainment, Local News

Annual show ready to rev into the Bundarra Showgrounds this weekend

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 23, 2023

The Annual Bundarra Show, including the Ute Show and Demolition Derby, is back at the Bundarra Showgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, the 28th and 29th of January.

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