Armidale Building Supplies has been crowned Best Hardware Store in Best in the New England 2025, with local love outshining chains again.
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 inBusiness, Walcha
Quality cuts and consistency earn Cross Bros another top spot in BITNE
This marks the second year in a row the beloved local butchery has walked away from Best in the New England victorious, with them taking out the Best of the Best award for Quality in 2024.
Posted inArmidale
The Clique Curation wins BITNE: A big win for local makers
The Clique Curation has taken out a well-deserved win in the Craft Store category in our Best in the New England awards, and it’s easy to see why.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Tamworth
Ello’s Electrical powers ahead to win Best Electrician for the second year running
Tamworth-based Ello’s Electrical has once again proven its spark, winning their Best in the New England category for the second year running.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Volunteering
Service and Support: UHA volunteers celebrated as Lions Club lends a hand
The volunteer team behind the much-loved Ivy Café at the hospital has received a significant boost thanks to the Armidale Lions Club
Posted inArmidale, Business, Good News, Tamworth
Two hair salons share top honour on day one of BITNE
Two standout hair salons—Sass & Co on Darling in Tamworth and HALO Hair Design of Armidale—have been jointly awarded the title of Best Hairdresser in the 2025 in Best in the New England.
Posted inAdvertorial, Tenterfield
The Bungalow & Ivy Leaf Chapel: a hidden gem for intimate weddings and unforgettable events in Tenterfield
Tucked away in the heart of Tenterfield, just a short stroll from the main street, lies one of the region’s most charming and versatile event venues
Posted inLocal politics, NSW Politics, School News, Tamworth
Tamworth High to gain expanded gifted education program
Tamworth High School has been named as one of 14 schools in the state to deliver the High Potential and Gifted Education program.
Posted inBest in the New England 2025, Glen Innes, Inverell
Best in the New England: Hairdresser category up for grabs while Bakery favourites come back for seconds
The New England Times’ “Best in the New England” (BITNE) 2025 promotion is about to commence, and the competition is bound to be fierce!
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Tamworth
Tamworth, dust off your dancing shoes for the Saturday Night Social
Dust off those dancing shoes, Sydney’s Dance Maker’s Collective will hit up Tamworth’s Town Hall July 26 for a night to remember.