A furious day of voting and social media posting saw Inverell’s Macintyre Hot Bread steal the title of ‘Best Baker in the New England’ from last year’s winners, Sweetie Pie’s Bake Shop in Glen Innes, by just a single vote.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Business
“Armidale institution” takes out Best Tyre Store
When it comes to keeping the New England rolling, Bones Tyres is the name locals trust – and locals have now voted them Best Tyre Store in the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Youth
Armidale Secondary College locking toilets again
Less than two years after issues with the toilets at Armidale Secondary College triggered a massive outpouring of anguish and pain, the beleaguered highschool has locked the toilets again this week.
Posted inBest in the New England 2025
Are you ready? Best in the New England has begun.
Our biggest promotion of the year begun on Monday June 30, and there’s a few things different this year.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Economy, Grants and funding, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services
‘Disappointing’ NSW Budget delivers limited support for regions
The Minns Government’s 2025–26 New South Wales Budget, handed down today, has already come under fire for failing to deliver for regional areas.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Local festivals and shows
ADMS brings bold, fresh twist to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
With bold costumes, an original score and a black-tie gala opening night, this vibrant production of a Shakespeare classic is not to be missed.
Posted inArmidale, Housing, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Local leaders unite to overcome bureaucracy in housing supply
Business NSW calls for urgent action to deal with housing shortages and bigger reforms proposed by the Building Commission NSW appear to have stalled, but locals are getting it done.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Local politics, Regional Development
Gunnedah Shire makes big moves
Gunnedah Shire Council has taken significant steps at their bumper June meeting to plan for the shire’s future.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Good News, Youth
By kids, for kids: Trackside’s brave and innovative model that just might work
As most communities in the New England struggle with youth issues, the community with the youngest population is trying something new – and they don’t have the money to do it.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Money
Glen Innes to decide on SRV proposal after strong community response
Glen Innes Severn Council will next week discuss the outcomes of its recent extensive community engagement program.