NERAM’s win in the BITNE competition reflects not just the calibre of its collections and programming but also the passion and dedication of its staff, volunteers, and supporters.
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 inAccidents and road closures, Armidale Regional, Good News, Guyra, Weather
Snowfall blankets New England in a one-day winter wonderland
It’s a magical morning across the New England region, with snow transforming towns into a picturesque winter wonderland
Posted inBest in the New England 2025, Inverell Shire, Social issues and services
Legacy Inverell recognised as best Community Service Club
Legacy Inverell has been voted as this year’s best Community Service Club in our BITNE promotion.
Posted inBest in the New England 2025, Education, Walcha
Top marks for St Patrick’s Walcha as they claim Best School in the New England
St Patrick’s Primary School in Walcha is being celebrated as the standout educational institution in the New England region.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Demon Knights ‘family’ named best sporting team in the New England
The Demon Knights Football Club of Armidale has won the popular poll to be named the Best Sporting Team in our annual Best in the New England promotion.
Posted inSport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth, get out and get dirty at the Mountain Bikers Triple-Event Weekend
Tamworth will be buzzing with bikes as Tamworth Mountain Bikers host their Triple Event Weekend, featuring school races, family fun, and the AusCycling state series at Tamworth Mountain Bike Park.
Posted inBusiness, Tingha, Tourism
Good old-fashioned fun wins big at Green Valley Farm
Green Valley Farm has long been a treasured destination for families across the region, and now it has been recognised as the Best Tourist Attraction in the New England.
Posted inAgriculture, Local festivals and shows, Moree
Moree gears up for inaugural Harvestfest
The newest ag event for the region is by harvesters, for harvesters, without the tourist tyre-kickers.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Armidale’s International Film Festival returns for its 17th season
Known for its diverse and carefully curated program, the festival will run over two weeks this August, bringing a world of storytelling to the local screen.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Science and Research
Bringing microbes to the masses: Gal Winter wins inaugural ASM Award
Dr Gal Winter, microbiologist, educator, and science communicator based at the University of New England, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Australian Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) National Communication Award.