Crofters Cottage, overlooking the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes, has been crowned the region’s Best Coffee Shop, with customers praising not only its consistently excellent coffee, but also its homemade food, welcoming atmosphere and the passionate team behind the business.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Local profiles
Three generations of theatre return home for Rocky Horror
She debuted on the Armidale stage at seven, alongside her mum and grandmother. Now she’s back for Rocky Horror, and her mum is right beside her again.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
New mental health unit a ‘game changer’ for Tamworth region
Tamworth’s new purpose-built mental health unit is open, with 37 beds, a specialist adolescent service and artwork from 12 regional artists. Advocates say it’s been a decade in the making.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business
Mountview Pharmacy fills the prescription for best pharmacy
Whether it’s taking the time to explain a new medication, answering questions without rushing, or simply greeting customers with a smile, voters say it’s the genuine care shown by the team that makes Mountview Pharmacy the Best in the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Cars in the mall and no more bowling club: Armidale’s city centre plan revealed
Armidale’s bowling club could be redeveloped, cars returned to the mall, and multiple buildings demolished under a sweeping 108-page city centre plan tabled at Monday’s council meeting.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business
Back-to-back champions: The Bolt Inn named best restaurant again
That unwavering commitment to exceptional food, genuine hospitality and a welcoming country pub atmosphere has seen the Uralla institution crowned Best Restaurant in the Best in the New England 2026 awards for the second consecutive year.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Armidale’s oldest public building opens its doors again after upgrade
Armidale’s oldest public building has re-opened after a $772,000 accessibility upgrade. The Folk Museum has been serving the community since the 1860s — and it’s just getting better.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
Armidale scientist named to lead national cotton research body
An Armidale scientist and farmer who cut rice variety development timelines by nine years is now running the national body that funds cotton research. Meet the new CRDC boss.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Uralla
Uralla Vet Clinic takes top honours as New England’s best vets
Uralla Vet Clinic has claimed the title of Best Vets in the Best in the New England 2026 awards, taking over the crown from New England Veterinary Services – find out why people voted for them!
Posted inPhones and internet, Torrington
Torrington maps the gaps as telcos promise upgrades that won’t fix black spots
Telstra has confirmed upgrades to the Bolivia tower won’t fix Torrington’s black spots. Now the community is mapping exactly where coverage fails, and taking the evidence to the minister.