Regional volleyball is gaining serious momentum across the region, and Inverell’s young players are leading the charge.
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 inEmergency management, Good News, What's on
Mental health spotlight on first responders as national gratitude campaign begins
The psychological impact of emergency service work is being brought into focus ahead of Thank a First Responder Day, with new data showing many frontline workers continue to carry the effects of trauma long after responding to emergencies.
Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth
Tamworth tenor lands dream role with Opera Australia
Tamworth tenor Christopher Whalley is set to join the next generation of Australian opera talent after being selected for Opera Australia’s prestigious Young Artist Program.
Posted inLocal News, Trades You Can Trust 26
From Paddocks to Properties: Regional businesses doing it all
From specialist veterinary care to skilled building maintenance, businesses across the New England and North Coast continue to prove that regional expertise is as diverse as it is dependable.
Posted inArts, Warialda, What's on
First Nations Art and community to come together at Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition
A celebration of First Nations art, culture and community will take centre stage in the New England region next month, with the annual Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition returning to Ceramic Break Sculpture Park on June 6.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Moree, Tamworth, What's on
National Reconciliation Week marks milestone year with community events across New England
Communities across Australia are marking National Reconciliation Week this week, with this year’s theme – “All In for Reconciliation” – encouraging Australians to commit to reconciliation every day, not just during one week of the year.
Posted inLocal News, Trades You Can Trust 26
Family businesses powering New England communities
Check out today’s Trades You Can Trust, featuring reliable family-run businesses keeping New England homes, worksites and communities moving – and chilled.
Posted inParenting and kids, Recreation
BikeHero aims to help regional teens ride e-bikes safely
From school runs in Tamworth to teenagers riding to sport in Armidale and around smaller regional communities, e-bikes are becoming part of everyday life across New England – but safety education is struggling to keep pace.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Guyra, Trades You Can Trust 26
Redefining self-care in the New England
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.
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.