The Tenterfield Spring Garden Expo is just around the corner and promises to be a blooming highlight of the local calendar.
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 inMining and Resources, Narrabri
World-leading cotton research takes centre stage in Narrabri
Narrabri welcomed some of the world’s leading cotton scientists last week when the sixth biennial Australian Cotton Research Conference took place.
Posted inSport, Tingha
Adventure bikes roar back to Green Valley Farm for this year’s Dirty Weekend
The much-anticipated Adventure Moto Dirty Weekend returns, promising two days of roaring engines, rugged camaraderie, and unforgettable adventure.
Posted inGeneral News, Local politics, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services
Minns Labor Government to convene dedicated regional advisory group
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty will convene a dedicated regional advisory group to work with the government to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.
Posted inArts, Awards
New England author shortlisted for prestigious NSW History Prize
Celebrated New England-based author Sophie Masson’s latest historical novel for young readers, Bold Ben Hall, has been shortlisted in the Young People’s History Prize at the 2025 NSW History Awards.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
New chapter for Tamworth law firm, Harris Solicitors, as Lyon Legal steps in
A familiar name in Tamworth’s legal community is entering a new chapter, with Harris Solicitors now officially taken over by Lyon Legal Services.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News
Filling bags, sharing hope: Anglicare’s new Glen Innes Community Pantry launches
Anglicare has opened its newest Community Pantry in the New England area this week—the third in the region.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Good News, Inverell
Late-night rescue and loop through the McDonald’s Drive-Thru saves injured koala near Inverell
A late-night drive towards Inverell has turned into a remarkable wildlife rescue, after a quick-thinking motorist spotted an injured koala on the roadside and worked through the night to keep her safe.
Posted inArmidale, Childcare, Education
A bright new chapter for Hobbit Preschool and Child Care Centre
One of Armidale’s longest-standing child care centres is entering a new era of growth and renewal under the ownership of Jeff Sun.
Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth
Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health
BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,