Hundreds of birds are set to fill the pavilion at Armidale Showground this Sunday, as the Armidale and District Bird Club Inc prepares to host its much-loved Annual Show
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 inLocal News, Mental Health, What's on
Mental health roadshow to tour regional NSW
A statewide mental health listening initiative is set to travel across regional New South Wales over the coming months
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth, What's on
First Nations Art Competition returns to Tamworth Town Hall
A vibrant celebration of culture, storytelling and artistic expression is set to return to Tamworth, with the 2026 Joblink Plus First Nations Art Competition taking over the historic Tamworth Town Hall from 2–10 May.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, What's on
Go behind the scenes at Armidale Fire and Rescue Open Day
Firefighters in Armidale are throwing open the station doors next month, inviting the community to step inside, meet the crew, and get a closer look at the work that goes on behind the scenes at Fire and Rescue NSW.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Social issues and services
Five Decades of Action: Zonta Armidale’s Lasting Impact on Women’s Lives
Half a century of advocacy, service and community connection is being celebrated this year as the Zonta Club of Armidale marks its 50th anniversary – a milestone that speaks not only to longevity, but to a sustained commitment to improving the lives of women and girls.
Posted inBusiness, Employment, What's on
Armidale Jobs Expo to connect job seekers with real opportunities
Job seekers and employers across the New England are set to come together later this month, with the first-ever BEST Employment Armidale Jobs Expo promising to open doors, spark conversations and strengthen the region’s workforce.
Posted inArmidale, Good News
Forgotten Armidale war hero’s story resurfaces ahead of ANZAC Day
As communities across the New England prepare to mark ANZAC Day this Saturday, the story of a little-known Armidale-born war hero is finally being brought back into the spotlight.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree, What's on
Moree on a Plate returns to showcase region’s rich food culture
The rich black soil plains of Moree will once again take centre stage next month, with the return of the much-loved Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 9.
Posted inLocal News, What's on
New England communities to gather for ANZAC Day commemorations
Communities across the New England and North West will come together on Saturday, April 25 to mark ANZAC Day, with dawn services, marches and commemorations planned across all 12 local government areas.
Posted inGood News, Tenterfield, What's on
Fire-Fly Fete returns to Tenterfield Aerodrome
The Friends of Tenterfield Aerodrome Fire-Fly Fete will return on Saturday, 9 May, transforming the Tenterfield Aerodrome into a hub of aircraft displays, local markets and community celebration from 9 am to 3 pm.