The much-loved Walcha Motorcycle Rally will not go ahead in 2026, with Walcha Council confirming it will step back from its role as organiser and financial backer following last year’s serious demolition derby accident.
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 inArts, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
From big feelings to bright pages: young author Storm Tomlinson shares her story
A remarkable young voice is set to take centre stage in Tamworth this weekend, as 10-year-old author and illustrator Storm Tomlinson launches her debut children’s book Everyone’s Rainbow: Helping Little Hearts Understand Big Feelings at Tamworth Library on Saturday, 21 March from 11 am.
Posted inBusiness, Tenterfield, What's on
Gardens bloom again as Glenrock reopens with festival fashion parade
A beloved local destination is preparing to welcome visitors once again, with the reopening of Glenrock Gardens under the new ownership of Camille and Duayne Pearce.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Two local artists, one shared vision: Tinted opens at NERAM
Two Armidale artists are preparing for a significant hometown moment when their new exhibition ‘Tinted’ opens at NERAM this month
Posted inUralla, What's on
Seasons of New England Expo returns with expanded two-day celebration
The much-loved Seasons of New England Expo is set to return this year bigger than ever, with organisers expanding the event to a full two-day program celebrating the region’s makers, producers and artisans.
Posted inArmidale
Treasure hunters invited to three-day antique showcase
The Armidale Antique Fair is set to return this March with a new partnership that promises to make it one of the standout events on the region’s cultural calendar.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Business
Restoring the past, reimagining the future at Jolly Good Emporium
Behind the doors of 168–170 Beardy Street, a 150-year-old building is being lovingly restored and reimagined, not simply as an antiques store, but as a heritage-inspired space where history, craftsmanship and community come together.
Posted inGood News, Lifestyle, What's on
Seniors Week 2026: New England celebrates “Live Life in Colour”
Communities across the New England region are preparing to celebrate the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival, embracing this year’s vibrant theme, “Live Life in Colour.”
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Guyra, Tenterfield, Walcha, What's on
Practical sheep and cattle skills for women in agriculture
Northern Tablelands women in agriculture are set to benefit from a series of hands-on livestock handling workshops this March, delivered by Northern Tablelands Local Land Services in collaboration with Land to Table.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, What's on
National agriculture leaders gather for ABARES Outlook Conference
Tickets are now on sale for ABARES Outlook 2026, with the Bureau’s flagship annual conference set to bring the nation’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry leaders together on 3–4 March at Hotel Realm, Canberra and online.