From advanced skin treatments and laser hair removal to creative colour work and luxury salon experiences, two New England businesses are proving that regional communities no longer need to travel to access high-quality beauty services.
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 inAdvertorial, Armidale, Business, Technology, Trades You Can Trust 26
More Than Paint: quality, creativity and community
For Armidale business owner Andrew Cureton – known to many as Andy – quality workmanship and authenticity go hand in hand.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Business, Technology, Trades You Can Trust 26
New England Business Technology: the local team behind smarter business systems
New England Business Technology (NEBT) is focused on helping organisations “do business better” through tailored technology and communication solutions designed specifically for regional conditions.
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on
Calm companions: Greyhounds take centre stage at Tamworth adoption event
Tamworth local Josh Crelley says adopting retired racing greyhound Nibbles not only brought a beloved breed back into his family’s life – it also inspired him to give back through volunteering.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Manilla
Vintage machinery, tractors and nostalgia roll into Manilla for annual rally
The sights and sounds of a bygone era will return to the Manilla Showground next month, with the Manilla Vintage Machinery Group preparing for another huge Annual Rally on 6 and 7 June.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell, Trades You Can Trust 26
Local services making a difference in Inverell
In Inverell, two local organisations are providing care, opportunity and long-term support that reaches far beyond their front doors.
Posted inAgriculture, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth Regional
Speck Fest set to bring beef, community and big ideas to Nundle
A brand new agricultural festival celebrating Speckle Park cattle, regional communities and the future of farming is heading to the New England this June, with organisers hoping Speck Fest 2026 will become a major annual event for the region.
Posted inAdvertorial, Business, Tamworth, Trades You Can Trust 26, Travel
Tow World trusted for honest service and practical know-how
Helping people tow, travel and explore with confidence is what drives the Tow World team every day – and they’re expanding their service capacity with a move to new premises.
Posted inArmidale, Business, General News, Trades You Can Trust 26, Uralla
Small jobs and practical expertise
Small and special businesses are scattered across the New England, plying their specialised skills with great attention and care, and these two are no exception.
Posted inAwareness Events, Gunnedah, Social issues and services, Tamworth
New England communities celebrate the power of volunteering
As communities across the New England region prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week, organisations are highlighting the evolving ways Australians are giving back amid rising cost-of-living pressures and increasingly busy lives.