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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 inEntertainment, Local News, Tamworth Regional

End of an Era: 2TM Switches Off AM After 90 Years

blankby Penelope ShawJune 18, 2025June 19, 2025

After 90 years on the AM dial, Tamworth’s iconic 2TM has made the switch to FM, relaunching as TMFM 95.5. The move marks a new chapter for a station woven into the region’s history since 1935.

Posted inArmidale, Entertainment

Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company brings acclaimed production to Armidale

blankby Penelope ShawJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025

The Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company is set to present their latest production at the Armidale Playhouse on Saturday, June 21.

Posted inArts, Entertainment, Tamworth

Tamworth’s Drip and Sip Party brings style and sustainability to the fore

blankby Penelope ShawJune 12, 2025June 14, 2025

Tamworth’s fashion and food scenes are joining forces for a one-night-only celebration of style, sustainability, and community spirit.

Posted inEntertainment, Mental Health, Tamworth

A glamorous night for a life-saving cause: Lifeline Tamworth Gala Ball 2025

blankby Penelope ShawJune 10, 2025June 13, 2025

Step back in time to the roaring twenties at the inaugural Lifeline New England North West Gala Ball. Read more here.

Posted inArmidale, Business, What's on

Celebrate the grand opening of axxis in Armidale with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

blankby Penelope ShawJune 3, 2025June 7, 2025

Telecommunications experts axxis will host a grand opening for their Armidale store on Saturday June 14, and it has something for everyone.

Posted inEducation, Health, Tamworth

Tamworth teacher raises awareness of voice care

blankby Penelope ShawJune 2, 2025May 31, 2025

A Tamworth teacher is urging people to understand the importance of taking care of their voice after rupturing his vocal-chords last year

Posted inArmidale, Health

Major universities team up to create a resilient and sustainable regional nursing workforce for the future

blankby Penelope ShawJune 1, 2025June 4, 2025

UNE will provide a series of informative talks to assist experienced and graduate nurses across a broad range of interest areas.

Posted inArmidale Regional, Public Transport

Don’t miss your chance to have your say on the future of Armidale’s air services

blankby Penelope ShawMay 30, 2025June 2, 2025

“Armidale Airport was simply built in the wrong location.” Time to have your say on the state of Armidale Airport.

Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth, Training and courses

Ag360 Workshop empowers Tamworth farmers with cutting-edge farm management tools

blankby Penelope ShawMay 29, 2025June 2, 2025

Want to learn how a state-of-the-art, free online platform can enhance livestock and pasture management through advanced predictive analytics?

Posted inMarkets and Fairs, Walcha

Walcha embraces their “winter delights” with a new winter market

blankby Penelope ShawMay 26, 2025May 28, 2025

One of the New England’s coolest towns is choosing to embrace the winter chill and hold a series of market days in honour of their chilly climate.

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