The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will add Armidale to its 2026 Regional Tour, bringing a dance-inspired orchestral program and a series of young musician workshops to the New England.
Training and courses
Farm financial skills workshop to boost resilience
New England-based primary producers have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a practical workshop designed to help provide financial skills key to managing a farming business.
Royal Life Saving to host first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training in Tamworth
Tamworth residents will have the opportunity to gain vital life-saving skills when Royal Life Saving brings a series of first aid, CPR and pool lifeguard courses to the city in February.
Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England
Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.
Cool climate permaculture workshops in Guyra invite hands-on learning
Gardeners, foragers and curious learners alike are being invited to roll up their sleeves this November for Cool Climate Permaculture 2025, a series of hands-on workshops at the Guyra Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden.
NSW Farmers host info sessions on the Native Vegetation Map
Farmers across northern New South Wales are being encouraged to attend upcoming information sessions hosted by NSW Farmers to help them navigate the state’s new draft Native Vegetation Regulatory (NVR) map.
Local inmates learn skills for a more positive future
Inmates across New England’s two correctional facilities are being given the chance to build brighter futures, with a surge in vocational training and traineeships designed to equip them with qualifications and real-world skills before release.
New Englanders wanted to be the next aginfluencer
MLA’s Social Media Academy returns 26–27 Nov 2025, offering hands-on TikTok training to help producers share engaging content, build trust, and highlight best practices in the red meat industry.
Staying in Sheep – free workshops for sheep producers this August
Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at a series of free workshops across the Northern Tablelands this August.
Applications open for 2025 National Beef Leaders Program
Young cattle men and women with the ability and ambition to make a difference to their industry are being urged to polish up their resumes and apply for Cattle Australia’s National Beef Leaders program.
