Local high school music teacher Bruce Myers has returned home victorious from the 2025 Australian National Band Championships.
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
Bag a bargain at the Armidale Rotary Book Fair
Armidale Rotary’s Book Fair is back in 2025 with a treasure trove of books and more to entice all book lovers to make the journey.
Posted inEconomy, Housing, Inverell, Regional Development, Uralla
Uralla and Inverell to benefit from NSW Government’s Fast-Track home plan
More than 1,200 homes are set to be fast-tracked with Uralla and Inverell the latest recipients of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW Government moves to legalise virtual fencing for cattle
In a move that will bring NSW legislation in line with Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, the NSW Government has announced that they will legalise virtual fencing for cattle in the state.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Good News, Local News, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Where can I get a democracy sausage on election day?
One of the most important questions on May 3 will be… where can I get a democracy sausage? We’ve got a list of places!
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Stephen Pope, Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party, Parkes
Frontline care worker and proud Gumbaynggirr man, Stephen Pope is stepping up as the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party candidate for Parkes.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Mark Carter, One Nation, Parkes
Mark Carter is standing as the One Nation candidate for Parkes, and says he’s a man who values action over talk.
Posted inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Meet Holly Masters, Family First Party, New England
Speech Pathologist and mother of two, Holly Masters, is stepping up as Family First Party’s Candidate for New England because she is passionate about family and freedom.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Petrus Van Der Steen, Trumpet of Patriots, Parkes
Petrus Van Der Steen is stepping up to the election stage for the third time, contesting Parkes for the TOP.
Posted inAgriculture, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth to host international Angus expo
Mooove over, the Zoetis Angus EXPO is coming to Tamworth this May, featuring the largest display of registered Angus Cattle in the Southern Hemisphere.